Go Back

Easy Peach Cake

A simple, cozy peach cake that tastes like summer with every bite, perfect for using up ripe peaches or making for a crowd.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced or use canned, drained well, or frozen, thawed and patted dry
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional, but brightens the flavor
  • ½ cup milk or buttermilk for a tangier taste and extra moisture
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
Optional Add-ins
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg adds a warm spice note
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds or pecans for extra crunch
  • dash almond extract enhances peach flavor beautifully

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square pan or a 9-inch round cake pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk (or buttermilk). Start and end with the flour. Mix until just combined, don’t overmix.
  6. Fold in the peaches gently with a spatula.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread it evenly. Optionally sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or chopped nuts.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

If your peaches are too juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel before adding to the batter. Let the batter mix just enough to combine without overmixing.