Moist Peach Cake Recipe
Ingredients
This moist peach cake recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for a special occasion. You will need the following ingredients to make it:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 4 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, brown sugar, pecans, and almonds. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
Bake the cake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, heavy cream, peach preserves, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth. Spread the glaze over the cooled cake.
Garnish the cake with fresh peach slices and extra chopped pecans. Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition
This moist peach cake recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately 350 calories, 18 grams of fat, 42 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of protein.
It is high in sugar, so if you are watching your sugar intake, you should limit your portion size to one slice. Additionally, this cake contains saturated fat and cholesterol, so it is best to enjoy it in moderation.
If you are looking for a healthier alternative to this cake, you could try substituting applesauce for the butter, and adding yogurt or applesauce to the cake batter. This will reduce the fat and calorie content of the cake.
You could also try adding fresh or frozen berries to the cake batter for an added nutritional boost. Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
No matter how you choose to enjoy this moist peach cake, you are sure to be delighted by its delicious flavor!
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