Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this peach blueberry cake, where juicy fruit and tender crumb dance together. Delicate layers promise pure comfort, inviting you to savor each blissful bite of seasonal delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch round cake pan with a light grease layer.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and achieves a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a smooth consistency.
- Mix in yogurt and vanilla extract, stirring until the wet ingredients are fully integrated and create a cohesive batter.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using gentle strokes to prevent overmixing and maintain the cake’s delicate texture.
- Carefully fold fresh peaches and blueberries into the batter, distributing the fruits evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even distribution.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely before serving to enhance its flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose ripe, seasonal peaches and blueberries for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- Toss fruits in a light dusting of flour before folding into batter to prevent sinking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring equal measurement ratios.
- Enhance moisture by adding a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, creating a tender, rich cake texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg