Description
Sweet layers of strawberry peach cake showcase summer’s most delightful flavors in a moist, elegant dessert. Fruity notes dance across tender crumb, inviting you to savor each blissful, delectable bite of seasonal perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
cake base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
fruit layer:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh peaches, diced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
topping:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan thoroughly.
- Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, ensuring smooth incorporation.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until mixture is uniform.
- Sift together flour and baking powder, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, creating a smooth cake batter without overmixing.
- Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Toss sliced strawberries and diced peaches with sugar and lemon juice in a separate bowl, allowing fruits to macerate and release natural juices.
- Arrange the fruit mixture carefully over the cake batter, distributing evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes.
- Whisk powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract together to create a smooth glaze.
- Once cake has cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade naturally down the sides.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, enjoying the vibrant fruit and delicate cake texture.
Notes
- Prevent fruit from sinking by lightly coating strawberries and peaches in flour before placing on cake batter, ensuring even distribution during baking.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with coconut oil and using almond milk instead of heavy cream for glaze, maintaining rich flavor profile.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to cake batter, resulting in a more tender and soft texture.
- Boost flavor complexity by sprinkling ground cinnamon or cardamom over macerated fruits, introducing warm aromatic undertones to the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg