Irresistible Summer Peach Cake With Easy Peach Glaze

What Is Irresistible Summer Peach Cake?

A moist, tangy peach cake that captures summer’s essence, perfect for picnics, gatherings, or simple weeknight desserts. Using canned peaches means you can enjoy this lush cake all year round, though fresh or frozen peaches can be substituted for extra freshness.

This Irresistible Summer Peach Cake is bursting with juicy peaches and buttery flavor—a light, fruity dessert perfect for warm-weather gatherings! When summer is in full swing and peaches are at their sweetest, few things capture the season’s essence quite like a slice of Irresistible Summer Peach Cake.

This easy peach cake recipe brings golden, juicy peaches together with a moist, tangy crumb—perfect for sunny picnics, afternoon gatherings, or a simple weeknight dessert. Using canned peaches means you can enjoy this lush cake all year round, but it still tastes like you picked your fruit at the orchard that morning.

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Irresistible Summer Peach Cake Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4.

1/2 teaspoon salt 5. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 6. 1/2 cup granulated sugar 7.

2 large eggs 8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 9. 1/2 cup sour cream 10.

1 cup canned peaches, drained and chopped 11. 1/2 cup powdered sugar 12. 2-3 tablespoons peach juice (from canned peaches)

Main Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup canned peaches (drained and chopped)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons peach juice (from canned peaches)

How to Make Irresistible Summer Peach Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Whisk to blend evenly. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Fold the sour cream into the batter gently but thoroughly. With mixer on low speed, incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches.

Mix just until no streaks of flour remain. Gently fold the drained and chopped peaches into the batter using a spatula. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.

Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and peach juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend evenly.
3. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
5. Fold the sour cream into the batter gently but thoroughly.
6. With mixer on low speed, incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
7. Gently fold the drained and chopped peaches into the batter using a spatula.
8. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
10. Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and peach juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Tips, Variations, Serving, and Storage

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions: One great benefit of the Irresistible Summer Peach Cake is its flexibility.

While the base recipe is delightful, feel free to get creative or accommodate dietary needs: Fresh or Frozen Peaches: Substitute canned peaches with fresh or thawed frozen peaches for extra freshness, adjusting sugar levels if your fruit is very sweet or tart.

Dairy-Free: Use plant-based butter and coconut or almond yogurt in place of butter and sour cream. Additions: Try folding in a handful of blueberries or raspberries, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even almond extract for a deeper, richer aroma.

Gluten-Free: Substitute a trusted 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend to make the peach cake suitable for those avoiding gluten. Don’t hesitate to experiment—this peach cake recipe is a perfect canvas for your creative baking ideas!

Pro Tips & Tricks: Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smoother batter and even baking. Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a dense or tough cake.

Glaze Consistency: If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar; if too thick, add peach juice a teaspoon at a time until pourable. Juicy Peaches: Gently blot canned or fresh peaches with a paper towel to keep your cake from becoming too wet.

Creative Garnishes: Try a sprinkle of toasted almonds or coconut on top of the glaze for a delightful finish. By following these tips, you can elevate your Irresistible Summer Peach Cake from lovely to truly unforgettable. Storage Instructions: The Irresistible Summer Peach Cake stores wonderfully, making it perfect for baking ahead or savoring leftovers.

Once completely cooled and glazed, keep the cake covered at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, refrigerate it in an airtight container—it will stay moist and flavorful for up to five days. When ready to serve, let the chilled cake come to room temperature for the best texture and taste.

You can also freeze the ungarnished cake for up to two months: wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then thaw overnight in the fridge before adding the glaze. Notes: Room temperature ingredients: Ensure butter, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smoother batter and even baking.

Don’t overmix: Mix the batter just until ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake. Glaze consistency: If too thin, add more powdered sugar; if too thick, add peach juice a teaspoon at a time. Juicy peaches: Gently blot canned or fresh peaches with a paper towel to keep cake from becoming too wet.

Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for up to two days, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days, or freeze ungarnished cake for up to two months. Substitutions: Can use fresh or frozen peaches, plant-based dairy alternatives, whole wheat flour, or gluten-free flour blend. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes

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What Is Irresistible Summer Peach Cake? A moist, tangy peach cake that captures summer’s essence, perfect for picnics, gatherings, or simple weeknight desserts.

• Total Time: 75 min
• Yield: 8–10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup canned peaches, drained and chopped
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons peach juice, from canned peaches

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Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2-In a medium mixing bowl, sift together: In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend evenly.
3-In a large bowl, use a hand: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
4-Beat in the eggs one at a: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
5-Fold the sour cream into the batter: Fold the sour cream into the batter gently but thoroughly.
6-With mixer on low speed, incorporate the: With mixer on low speed, incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two batches. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
7-Gently fold the drained and chopped peaches: Gently fold the drained and chopped peaches into the batter using a spatula.
8-Scrape the batter into the prepared cake: Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
9-Let the cake cool in the pan: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely.
10-Make the glaze by whisking together powdered: Make the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and peach juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

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• Author: Ruby Bennett
• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Method: bake

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice (when divided into 10 servings)
• Calories: 250-300
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 3.5g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 50mg