Description
This Strawberry Peach Cake is a celebration of summer fruits, combining juicy peaches and strawberries with a tender, buttery cake. The Greek yogurt-infused batter creates a light crumb that perfectly balances the sweetness of caramelized fruit on top. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or afternoon tea!
Ingredients
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For the Cake Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (properly aerated and leveled)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 oz (¼ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fruit Topping:
- 2 medium peaches, sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling over fruit)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Pan and Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fluff the flour before measuring to prevent compaction.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and Greek yogurt until just combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Use a spatula to avoid overmixing.
- Transfer Batter and Arrange Fruit: Spread batter evenly in the pan. Arrange peach slices and strawberry halves on top, pressing slightly into the batter. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil after 30 minutes if browning too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 40 minutes, then release the springform. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Substitute nectarines for peaches or blueberries for strawberries if needed. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: strawberry peach cake, summer fruit cake, easy cake recipe