Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Easy Italian Peach Crumb Cake. This light and crumbly cake showcases fresh, juicy peaches that bring a burst of sweetness to your palate. Perfect as a dessert, snack, or even breakfast, this versatile treat is easy to prepare and will impress family and friends alike. The combination of ripe peaches and a buttery crumb topping creates a mouthwatering experience that you won’t want to miss. Whether enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or served chilled alongside your morning coffee, this cake is sure to become a favorite. Customize it with seasonal fruits for an added twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ – 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup very cold butter
- 1 egg
- 2½ cups sliced peaches (fresh or well-drained canned)
- 1½ tablespoons sugar (for peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix sliced peaches with 1½ tablespoons of sugar and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in very cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in the egg until just combined; the mixture should remain crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer the peach mixture evenly on top and sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg