Summer is the perfect time to enjoy desserts made with fresh, juicy fruits. This Easy Summer Old-Fashioned Peach Cake is a delicious, simple treat. It is a Romanian classic that you can easily make with any seasonal fruits you have on hand.
This cake combines the natural sweetness of peaches with a light, fluffy batter to create a dessert that’s perfect for any summer gathering. The simplicity of the ingredients lets the fruit shine, making it a refreshing change from heavier desserts.
Plus, it’s versatile enough to be made with a variety of seasonal fruits, like cherries, plums, apricots, or berries, that are perfect for this beauty. You will want to invite your friends to tea and serve them this cake.
If you like this cake, you might also like this Easy Plum Coffee Cake, or this Pound Cake with Fruits and Almond Flakes. If you enjoy pies, this Apple And Berries Pie is a perfect recipe to make all year round.
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Why This Recipe Will Win You Over
- Easy to Make: With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, this cake is suitable for both novice and experienced bakers.
- Versatile: You can use any fresh, seasonal fruit you have on hand, making it a flexible and ideal summer dessert option.
- Light and Airy: The whipped egg whites create a fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with the juicy fruit topping.
Ingredients
- Peaches: You can substitute with cherries, plums, apricots, or berries, depending on the season.
- Eggs: Large eggs work best.
- Granulated Sugar: Essential for sweetness and structure.
- Vegetable Oil: Provides moisture. You can substitute with melted butter, but the cakes made with oil will last longer.
- All-Purpose Flour: The base of the batter; you can try using a gluten-free blend if needed.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a hint of flavor.
- Powdered Sugar: This is used to dust the cake before serving.
How To Make This Old Fashion Peach Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Prepare the baking pan.
- Slice the peaches and set them aside.
- Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another.
- Beat the egg whites. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff.
- Add vanilla extract to the egg whites and mix well.
- Incorporate the egg yolks. Add the yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vegetable oil while mixing.
- Fold in the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the peach slices on top of the batter.
- Bake the cake.
- Cool the cake in the pan.
How to Serve
This cake is perfect on its own, but here are a few serving suggestions to make it even more delightful:
- With Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla or peach ice cream makes a great accompaniment.
- With Whipped Cream: Lightly sweetened whipped cream adds a lovely touch.
Serve it with a cup of coffee or tea, or bring it to a picnic or a barbeque for a light dessert that is safe to eat in the summer heat.
Storage
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you prefer, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to five days. Just bring it to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
This cake also freezes well for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Summer Old Fashion Peach Cake
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium size peaches sliced
- 9 large eggs separated
- 9 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 9 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 9 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- a dollop of butter to butter the pan
- 1 teaspoon all purpose flour to dust the pan
- powdered sugar to dust over the cake
- Note: The cake can be made with any kind of fruits in season cherries, plums, apricots, berries etc
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
- Butter and flour a 9x13 inches baking pan.
- Slice the peaches and set aside.
- Separate the eggs.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer to soft pick. Add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff.
- Add vanilla.
- Add the egg yolks one by one and continue mixing. Incorporate the oil.
- Stop the mixer. With a spatula fold gently the flour into the mixture.
- Pour batter in the prepared baking pan.
- Add the sliced peaches on top of the batter.
- Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until the cake is golden brown or a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan then slice and dust each piece with powdered sugar.
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