Introduction (short)
This Heavenly Summer Peach Caramel Cake is soft, buttery, and full of juicy peach flavor. Topped with a silky caramel glaze and fresh peach slices, it’s the ultimate dessert for warm, sunny days — sweet, fruity, and totally irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced (plus extra slices for topping)
For the Caramel Glaze:
½ cup brown sugar
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk-sour cream mixture to the butter mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth — don’t overmix.
Gently fold in the diced peaches.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
How to Make the Caramel Glaze
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and cream.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Let it bubble for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Let it cool for a few minutes until it reaches a pourable consistency.
Drizzle the caramel glaze over the cooled cake and top with fresh peach slices.
Variations
Peach Almond Cake: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the batter and sprinkle with slivered almonds.
Peach Cream Cheese Swirl: Swirl ¼ cup softened cream cheese into the batter before baking.
Caramel Peach Upside-Down Cake: Arrange peach slices on the bottom of the pan with caramel, then pour batter on top and bake.
Spiced Peach Cake: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg for a warm, cozy flavor.
Tips
Use ripe but firm peaches for the best flavor and texture.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing.
Allow the cake to cool before glazing — this helps the caramel stick nicely.
For extra caramel flavor, drizzle more sauce just before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and warm slightly before eating.
Conclusion (short)
This Heavenly Summer Peach Caramel Cake is moist, rich, and beautifully fruity — every bite bursts with fresh peaches and creamy caramel. A true summer delight that tastes just as dreamy as it looks!