This Quick and Luscious Peach Delight Cake captures the essence of summer with its juicy, caramelized peach slices and light, fluffy sponge. The cake features a harmonious blend of sweetened condensed milk and a hint of vanilla, providing a moist and tender base that complements the natural sweetness and slight tartness of the peaches. Pre-cooking the peach slices ensures they are perfectly tender and infuses the cake with an intense peach flavor, making every bite a delightful experience.
Why You’ll Love This:
If you're a fan of fruit desserts, this peach cake will become a new favorite. Its easy preparation and exquisite taste make it a standout recipe. The condensed milk enriches the cake’s texture, making it irresistibly moist, while the vanilla adds a comforting warmth. The peaches not only add a burst of flavor but also create a beautiful pattern atop the cake, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Perfect Occasion:
This cake is perfect for spontaneous summer gatherings, weekend brunches, or as a sweet ending to a casual barbecue. It's also ideal for afternoon tea or as a dessert at picnics, where its sunny flavors can be fully enjoyed outdoors. Celebrate the peach season by serving this cake when the fruit is at its peak for the best flavor.
Decoration Tips:
- Dusting of Powdered Sugar: Before serving, dust the cake lightly with powdered sugar for a sweet and stylish finish.
- Fresh Peach Slices: Garnish with fresh peach slices for added freshness and a vibrant look.
- Mint Leaves: A few mint leaves can add a pop of color and a refreshing contrast to the sweet peach flavor.
Ingredients:
- For the Peaches:
- 3 peaches, sliced and sautéed with a teaspoon of sugar to release water
- Melted butter, for greasing the pan
- One tablespoon of brown sugar
- For the Cake:
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 390 grams of sweetened condensed milk
- 60 ml of vegetable oil
- 80 ml of milk, at room temperature
- 200 grams of flour, one packet of baking powder, one packet of vanilla sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare the Peaches:
- Sauté the peach slices with a teaspoon of sugar in a pan until they release their water and caramelize slightly.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar. Stir until just combined.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Grease a cake pan with melted butter and sprinkle the bottom with brown sugar.
- Arrange the sautéed peach slices on the bottom of the pan.
- Pour the cake batter over the peaches, spreading evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a tester comes out clean.
- Serve:
- Let the cake cool before inverting it onto a plate, allowing the peach layer to be on top.
Enjoy this Quick and Luscious Peach Delight Cake, a true homage to the joys of summer and the irresistible appeal of peaches!