Description

This luscious peach cake combines the richness of a buttery pound cake with the tangy moisture of sour cream, perfectly highlighting the sweetness of fresh summer fruit. Topped with a crackling sugar crust and tender slices of fruit, it is a bold and simple dessert that celebrates seasonal flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

180g All-Purpose Flour
170g Unsalted Butter, softened
200g Granulated Sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)
400g Fresh Ripe Peaches, sliced
60g Sour Cream
2 Large Eggs
1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined and aerated.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until the batter is glossy.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stopping as soon as the flour disappears.
Carefully fold in most of the chopped peaches, reserving a handful for the top.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and arrange the remaining peach slices over the top.
Sprinkle a thin layer of extra sugar over the peaches and bake for 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes to let the fruit juices settle and the crumb set before slicing.

Notes

To ensure a perfect texture, make sure your eggs and sour cream are at room temperature before you begin mixing to prevent the batter from curdling. If your peaches are exceptionally juicy, you can lightly toss the slices in a teaspoon of flour before folding them in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the pan. This cake is best served slightly warm, perhaps with a side of lightly sweetened cream to complement the buttery crumb.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American