Recipe for Peach Almond Cake
I love Utah peaches. In my book, they are the best! They are finally ripe and ready and I can't get enough. I bought a bunch last week, but couldn't eat them fast enough so I decided to use some of them in a cake.
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup shaken buttermilk
Peaches, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
Almonds, sliced or chopped almonds (about 3/4 cup)
Turbinado sugar (to sprinkle on top of cake)
Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts. Add egg and beat until combined.
At low speed, mix in flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour, and mixing until just combined.
Spoon batter into cake pan, smoothing top. Scatter chopped peaches evenly over top and sprinkle the almonds on top of the peaches. Top with remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar and the turbinado sugar.
Bake until cake is golden and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool to warm, 10 to 15 minutes more. Invert onto a plate.
posted by Maria at
4:30 AM
60 Comments:
Fabulous- glad everyone at the party enjoyed the cake!! I love the use of turbinado sugar- the crunch is so awesome! I still haven't seen Julie and Julia but hope to this week!!
It looks like such a delicious cake! I have a bunch of peaches, and I'd like to try this one.
Yum, I love peaches and almonds together. Looks fantastic!
I love peaches and almonds, so this may be my weekend cake! YUM!
That would a cup of good coffee would just be perfect
I'm jealous you guys all got together- that sounds like so much fun!
And good timing with the peach cake- I've been looking for peach recipes now that they're finally ripe around here. Looks great!
I haven't eaten breakfast yet , your making me very hungry!! This looks terrific!
Well, as a resident of The Peach State, I might have to take issue with you about who has the best peaches (!) but I won't argue about how delicious this cake looks - Love almonds in anything.
A fabulous cake! Surely very tasty!
Cheers,
Rosa
Peaches are one of my favorites, too, and I believe we are at the peak of the season here in PA. I will have to buy a basket of peaches this week to try this cake!
I really enjoyed your cake at the party. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Looks delish! Peach and almond sound great together and peaches are so wonderful, this time of year.
Oh I hope to go see that movie this week. I want to now that everyone is raving about it. Plus the fact that all the foods in the movie...
I love this cake. I have been on a peach-kick lately.
Jersey peaches are here too and I can't wait to bake with them.
Looks lovely! I want to make this soon!!!
Any cake with peaches must be delicious. Looks great!
♥ that cake Maria, it looks delicious!Am glad it was enjoyed at the J & J party. Sadly, our peach season is over; can't wait for next year.I love the crunch & nuts on top. Lovely way to use peaches!!
the peach cake looks wonderful! I went to an advanced screening of Julie & Julia and loved it. I'm planning on seeing it again! :)
I used up the last of my cherries last week...one batch went into a, get this, cherry almond cake :) Great minds think alike.
I bet this was delish especially with the added almonds on top. I didn't know Utah had peaches. I see peach I think Georgia. I'm learning everyday!
~ingrid
What a lovely cake to celebrate a foodie movie!
peaches are the best! and this cake looks fab!
I love peaches, but it always seems like they are never in season here. The only time I've had a good one is when we stopped at a roadside stand way down in Southern Va. Your peach cake looks delicious!!
Sounds delicious!
What a wonderful party!!!! Im glad everyone like this cake, it looks and sounds So good! Peaches and almonds pair so well!
I had a Julie & Julia party too! This cake sounds so delicious.
nice, maria! it looks like a soft cake, so the crunchy topping is particularly appealing!
what a nice cake.Almonds and peaches are delicious together . I was just searching for a recipe with peaches :)
I'm sad I didn't get to be there. I ended up really sick over the weekend. Maybe another time :(
I haven't had any Utah Peaches yet this year. I guess I better get busy!
I have to agree that Utah Peaches really give GA peaches a run for their money. My parents tree had the largest, juiciest, most delicious peaches I have ever tasted. I definitely miss them.
This cake looks wonderful.
Too bad I moved before this get together- I really would have loved to meet everyone and see the movie :(
I don't do enough with peaches! But I think I have to buy some just to try this cake. Peaches and almonds? Perfect together! And it looks all crusty and good on top, too.
good combo! I'll have to try this recipe!
Peaches and almonds sound like a delicious combo but I don't think I've ever tried them. I'll have to keep this recipe in mind!
I love peaches and almonds together! It looks simply beautiful.
Mm, this sounds like pure comfort food, perfect for a warm summer day. Delicious flavor combination!
This looks tasty- I wish I could sample a piece. I just finished up my peaches last night. dang!
I was going to see the movie with Mom while I was home, but then this Harry Potter kid got in the way... oh well :)
Great idea with the peaches and almonds, I would love this with just a little powdered sugar :)
oooh, i'm loving this cake :) and the movie was fantastic!!
Any form of almonds in a cake always make it better in my opinion :)
Peaches and almonds sound amazing. The cake looks perfect.
I just made the flour-less peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, yum!
Beautiful cake! LOVE anything with peaches :)
Delicious! My husband would love this.
Wow - this cake look delicious, Maria! No surprise that it was a big hit at the J&J party. I hope to see it in the next week or so - glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
That looks like a great, versatile cake. I'd love to try that with the peaches and also with a different fruit. Looks wonderful!
Washington peaches are usually good but this summer they have been amazing due to all of the sun we've had. This is a perfect way to showcase them.
Oh delicious! Peaches and almonds are a lovely combination...I will have to try this with my plethora of peaches!
Fabulous recipe it looks very more-ish! I love almonds and peach together delicious.
Okay a few things..
1. Congratulations on the new address! I think it's a great move.
2. This cake looks fantastic!
3. I'd love it if you'd keep your ears open for me for positions if anything is opening up. Thank you for offering!
I know where to come for my peach recipes! :) This sounds wonderful.
I have to make this just so I can eat it with my peach ice cream! YUM
This sounds delicious! Perfect for a party for sure! :)
I was at the party where this can serve and I can testify to the fact that it was delicious!
I love almonds in my desserts! Lovely!
I think we in NJ could give you and Giorgia a run for your money when it comes to peaches. Your cake looks scrumptious though with that almond topping.
That looks and sounds amazing.
The combination sounds wonderful!
The cake looks beautiful and I cannot wait to see the movie. I remember seeing the coming attraction thinking this movie is just for me!
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