Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120ml) oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil)
- 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar, plus 1 Tablespoon for the peaches
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180g) plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups (about 320g) sliced fresh peaches (peeled or unpeeled, about 3 peaches)
Optional:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- confectioners’ sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined.
- Prepare the peaches: Toss peach slices with sugar. Optionally, coat half with cinnamon.
- Assemble the cake: Layer the batter and peaches in the pan, alternating between plain and cinnamon-coated peaches.
- Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
Notes
- Freezing Instructions: Cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Special Tools: Various tools like vegetable peeler, whisk, springform pan, etc., can be handy for this recipe.
- Pan Alternatives: Recipe can be made in a cast iron skillet or square baking pan.
- Yogurt Options: Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt can be used.
- Peaches: Fresh peaches are recommended, but canned peaches can be substituted if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
