PEACHES AND CREAM CAKE

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 55 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

This spectacular cake needs no introduction. It is just the best! You will taste the refreshing taste of peaches in each bite, which will make you fall in love with it over and over again!

INGREDIENTS :

• Icing/confectioners’ sugar, for dusting before serving
• A pinch of salt, if using unsalted butter
• 1/3 c (75 grams) butter, melted, salted or unsalted
• 1/2 c (62 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1 large (1 large) Egg yolk
• 2/3 c (133 grams) white granulated sugar, scant 2/3 c
• 1 large (1 large) Egg
• 6-8 fresh peaches, about 3 1/2 c chopped
• 1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
• 6 tablespoons (90 ml) whole milk, at room temperature (3% b.f.)
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla, or vanilla bean paste

DIRECTIONS :

1. Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare the oven and preheat it to 180 degrees C or 355 degrees F.
3. Peel the peaches and slice each into small cuts.
4. Place butter into a heat-proof bowl, then heat in the microwave until melted.
5. Remove the melted butter from the microwave, then whisk in the baking powder and flour to combine.
6. Add eggs and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk to incorporate. Whisk in the vanilla to combine.
7. Add the melted butter and milk, then beat to combine.
8. Transfer the flour mixture into the stand mixer with the wet ingredients, then beat until well blended. Stir in the peaches to combine.
9. Transfer the batter to the greased pan and spread it evenly. Dust a bit of white sugar on top.
10. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 55 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
11. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature before serving.
12. Slice the cake into even servings.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container, then in the fridge.
• Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 229 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.9mg