Flat Peach and Almond Cake

I will be happy to help you prepare a delicious Flat Peach and Almond Cake. This is a fragrant summer cake rich in flavors that marry the sweetness of the peaches with the intense taste of the almonds.

Ingredients

• 100 g 00 flour
• 100 g almond flour
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g softened butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 packet baking powder
• 3 or 4 ripe flat peaches
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. In a bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar and work them together until you obtain a fluffy mixture.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to mix to incorporate them well.
4. Fold in the sifted flour with the baking powder and the almond flour, mixing gently to avoid lumps and add a pinch of salt.
5. Peel the flat peaches, remove the pit and slice them thinly.
6. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured cake pan and arrange the peach slices on the surface of the cake, pressing them lightly into the batter.
7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan before unmolding.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosities

Flat peaches, also known as donut peaches, are a variety of peaches with a peculiar almost flattened shape, and are particularly sweet and aromatic. The use of this variety in the Flat Peach and Almond Cake enhances the naturalness and flavor of the fruit in a unique way.

Enjoy preparing and bon appétit!