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Fresh Peach Cake Recipe: The Ultimate Golden Summer Dessert with Caramelized Peaches

A stunning Fresh Peach Cake Recipe featuring concentric rings of juicy peaches atop a fluffy golden batter. Baked in a dark pan for caramelized edges and finished with a light apricot glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (113g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling (200g)
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190g
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 6g
  • 1/2 cup whole milk 120ml
  • 3-4 large fresh peaches thinly sliced into 1/8-inch wedges
  • 2 tbsp apricot preserves thinned with water for glaze (30ml)

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch dark metal round baking pan Essential for even browning and caramelized edges.
  • 1 Stand mixer or hand mixer Used for creaming butter and sugar.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying the light apricot glaze.

Method
 

Batter Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream softened butter and 1 cup sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Do not overmix.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour batter into a greased dark metal pan. Arrange peach slices in concentric rings, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar.
  2. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Warm apricot preserves and brush over the hot cake to create a shiny glaze.

Notes

Use a dark metal pan for the best browning results.
Do not peel the peaches for a more vibrant visual appeal.