Fresh Peach Cake (Gluten-Free)
This easy gluten-free fresh Peach Cake is a go-to summer recipe! It’s the perfect way to enjoy juicy summer peaches in a simple homemade dessert. Made with fresh fruit and a soft, tender crumb, this cake is easy to prepare and bake. It’s great for a seasonal treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert. Serve it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious gluten-free peach dessert everyone will love.
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About this gluten-free summer cake
Homemade Peach Cake is a fantastic gluten-free summer dessert recipe! This cake is fluffy, moist, and delicious. For more peach dessert recipes, here is the link to this peach galette and peach cobbler.
The cake is made with fresh ripe peaches, buttermilk, and fresh orange zest. It’s super easy to make and bake, and is perfect for any occasion. It’s great for a seasonal treat, an afternoon snack, or as dessert served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. If you love fruit desserts, you must try this recipe; it’s an absolute go-to summer recipe!
Ingredients
The main ingredients of this recipe are:
- Flour: gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Eggs: room temperature eggs are better.
- Buttermilk: or milk with drops of fresh lemon juice.
- Oil: natural oil, like sunflower oil.
- Peaches: fresh ripe peaches, but firm, they must keep their shape while baked. Do I have to peel the peaches? You can leave the skin on, as it softens when cooked and adds flavor, or peel them. To taste.
How to make GF Homemade Peach Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
Place half of the batter in the prepared pan and arrange half of the chopped peaches above the batter. Cover with the remaining batter and place the remaining peaches on top.
Bake for 45/50 minutes or until cooked. Keep in mind that all ovens are different. To know if it’s ready, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean, with no streaks of batter.
Let cool before removing.
Storing
Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an air-tight container or freezer bag. Reheat the cake in a medium oven for 10 minutes.
Baking tips
Peaches: choose fresh ripe peaches, ripe but firm; they must keep their shape while baking.
Do I have to peel the peaches? You can leave the skin on, as it softens when cooked and adds flavor, or peel them. To taste.
Variation and serving options
- Fruit: replace peaches with plums, or you can add some blueberries.
- Spiced cake: add ground cinnamon and nutmeg for a spiced cake.
- Dried fruits: add chopped toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts for crunchiness.
- Buttermilk: Replace buttermilk with sour cream.
- Serving options: serve the cake as it is, with fresh whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Easy Peach Cake (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 cups fresh peaches, chopped (peeled or not, as taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Place half the batter in the prepared pan and arrange half of the chopped peaches above it. Cover with the remaining batter and place the remaining peaches on top.
- Bake for 45/50 minutes or until cooked. Keep in mind that all ovens are different. To know if it's ready, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean, with no streaks of batter
- Let cool before removing.