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Summertime Peach Cake

Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
  • tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp  salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup room-temperature sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and sliced or chopped 
For Dusting
  • 1 tsp confectioners' sugar (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. 
  • In an 8x8 baking pan, create a parchment paper sling. 
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl using a whisk, beat the butter until light and creamy. 
  • Add the sugar and whisk until light and fluffy, for about 2 minutes. 
  • Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl and whisking well after each addition. 
  • Whisk in the vanilla and then the sour cream.
  • Using a wooden spoon, gradually add the flour mixture just until combined. 
  • Fold in three-quarters of the peaches and spread the batter into the prepared baking pan. 
  • Arrange the remaining peaches on top. 
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving and remove from the baking pan using the parchment paper sling. Plate and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. 
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