Honeyed Peach Cake with Crumble Topping: A Sweet Summery Delight
Savor the sweet taste of summer with our Honeyed Peach Cake, featuring a delightful crumble topping. This cake is a wonderful amalgamation of juicy peaches, rich honey, and a soft, fluffy base, making it a perfect dessert for warm weather. The browned honey adds a unique depth of flavor, while the crumble topping provides a delightful contrast in texture. Whether you’re looking for a special treat to share with friends or a delightful way to use summer’s bounty of peaches, this cake is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.
Ingredients:
- For the Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 150g sugar
- 150g melted butter
- 150g yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 190g flour
- 4-5 peaches, sliced
- 50g honey, browned
- For the Crumble Topping:
- 50g melted butter
- 100g flour
- 2-3 tbsp sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F) with a fan setting. Line a 22 cm cake tin with baking paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and whisk for 1 minute.
- Stir in yogurt or buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Sift and fold in baking powder, baking soda, and flour.
- Prepare Honeyed Peaches:
- Brown honey in a saucepan over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.
- Pour browned honey into the bottom of the cake tin.
- Arrange half of the peach slices over the honey.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Pour the cake batter over the peaches.
- Top with the remaining peach slices.
- Make Crumble Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, flour, and sugar to create a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping over the peaches.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Let the cake cool down completely before serving.
Enjoy this Honeyed Peach Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer with its luscious peaches and sweet honey flavors, topped with a buttery crumble. 🍑🍰🍯✨