Peach Cake

Peach cake is a delicious dessert that brings a bit of sunshine and joy to the table with its sweet and juicy flavor. Here’s how to prepare it, with an Italian touch that never hurts.

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 200 g sugar
• 200 g softened butter
• 200 g 00 flour
• 1 packet baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 4 ripe peaches (if not in season, you can use canned peaches)
• Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter and flour a 24 cm diameter cake pan.
2. Wash the peaches, cut them in half, remove the pit, and then slice them.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
4. Add the softened butter and continue beating until it is well incorporated.
5. Incorporate the sifted flour, baking powder, pinch of salt, and grated lemon zest, mixing gently until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, then arrange the peach slices in a circular pattern on the surface, starting from the edge and working towards the center.
7. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Before serving, you can dust the surface with powdered sugar for a decorative touch and extra sweetness.

Trivia

Peaches are a fruit symbol of summer and this cake is ideal for concluding a meal or for a refreshing snack. In Italy, peaches are widely used in pastry making and pairings with custard or chocolate are highly appreciated. You can also enrich this cake with sliced almonds to add crunch and a delicate dried fruit aroma.