Description
This Strawberry Peach Cake combines fresh strawberries and peaches with a light, fluffy texture thanks to Greek yogurt. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this easy-to-make dessert is a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 oz salted butter, melted (¼ cup)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or plain kefir
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted or aerated)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 16 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 medium yellow peaches, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Use the convection bake setting if available. Line the bottom of a 9×3-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease it.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Whisk sugar, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add Yogurt and Vanilla: Stir in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift or aerate flour and mix with baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined (batter will be thick).
- Assemble the Cake: Spread batter into the prepared pan. Arrange ⅔ of the halved strawberries and half of the peach slices over the top, pressing gently into the batter.
- Bake Initial Layer: Bake on the middle rack for 25-30 minutes.
- Add Remaining Fruit: Remove the cake from the oven, arrange the remaining strawberries and peaches on top, and return it to the oven. Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center (away from the fruit) comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 40 minutes. Remove from the pan, dust with powdered sugar, and serve as is or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Substitutions: Replace peaches with nectarines or plums, and strawberries with other berries.
- Use gluten-free 1-to-1 flour for a gluten-free version or dairy-free yogurt and oil for a dairy-free version.
- Chilling or freezing the cake enhances its flavors when served later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
