Description

This sunny peach cake is the summer dessert of your dreams—moist, tender, packed with peachy goodness, and drizzled with a luscious glaze! Perfect for backyard gatherings, summer brunches, or just a slice of golden comfort with tea.

Ingredients

For the Cake:
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 cup canned peaches, drained and chopped

For the Glaze:
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp peach juice (from canned peaches)

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3️⃣ Cream Wet Ingredients:
• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light.
• Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and sour cream.

4️⃣ Combine:
• Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
• Fold in chopped peaches.

5️⃣ Bake:
• Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cool completely.

6️⃣ Glaze:
• Mix powdered sugar with peach juice until smooth.
• Drizzle over cooled cake before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe fresh peaches in season. If using canned peaches, choose those packed in juice (not syrup), and drain well.
Don’t overmix the batter once you add the dry ingredients—this keeps the cake soft and tender.
Sour cream is key for moisture. Full-fat Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute if needed.
Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from soaking in or sliding off.
If using frozen peaches, thaw and pat dry before folding into the batter to avoid excess moisture.
Want a crunchier texture? Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter or sprinkle on top before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
The cake tastes even better the next day as the peach flavors deepen—perfect for make-ahead entertaining!
If glazing ahead of time, let the glaze fully set before covering or storing.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of cake)
Calories: 310 kcal
Sugar: 24 g
Sodium: 190 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 41 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg

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