Ingredients
This delightful cake is crafted with love and a handful of simple ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
If you’re looking to tweak the flavors, try substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier profile or adding a hint of almond extract to complement the peaches.
Instructions
Follow these steps, and you’ll have a cake that even my Abuela would be proud of:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Toss the peach slices with lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Arrange half of the peaches over the batter, then sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, peaches, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro tip: For a deeper flavor, let the cake sit overnight. The spices will meld beautifully with the peaches, creating an even more delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International