Warm Peach Delight Cake
Indulge in a decadent Warm Peach Delight Cake, a comforting dessert that combines the lusciousness of fresh peaches with a buttery, spiced crumb topping. Perfect for a cozy evening, this cake is served warm and pairs beautifully with chilled cream, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors in every bite.
1
Servings
1280
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
plain flour
110 g
caster sugar
50 g
baking powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 pinch (generous)
butter
50 g (cold)
egg
1 (beaten)
milk
3 tablespoons
peaches
3 (skinned and sliced)
demerara sugar
50 g
ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon
butter (melted)
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6).
2
Generously butter a 20 cm round and at least 2.5 cm deep sandwich tin.
3
In a medium bowl, combine the plain flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and generous pinch of salt.
4
Cut the butter into small pieces and rub it into the dry ingredients using your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
5
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the milk until well combined.
6
Pour the egg and milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until it forms a soft dough.
7
Transfer the dough into the prepared tin and smooth it evenly using the back of a spoon.
8
To skin the peaches, place them in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water for about 1-2 minutes. Drain and carefully peel off the skins.
9
Slice each peeled peach thinly, removing the stone, and arrange the slices over the cake batter.
10
In another bowl, mix the demerara sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
11
Sprinkle this sugar and spice mixture evenly over the sliced peaches.
12
Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
13
Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is slightly risen, golden brown, and bubbly around the edges.
14
Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving warm with a side of cold pouring cream.
Nutrition Information
56 g
Fat
182 g
Carbs
17 g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warm Peach Delight Cake?
Warm Peach Delight Cake is a decadent and comforting dessert that combines fresh peaches with a buttery, spiced crumb topping.
What is the recommended oven temperature for this cake?
The oven should be preheated to 200°C (400°F/Gas 6).
What size tin is required for the Warm Peach Delight Cake?
You should use a 20 cm round sandwich tin that is at least 2.5 cm deep.
How do I prepare the cake tin?
The tin should be generously buttered before adding the dough.
What dry ingredients are needed for the base?
The base requires 110g plain flour, 50g caster sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a generous pinch of salt.
How is the butter incorporated into the dry ingredients?
Cut 50g of cold butter into small pieces and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
What wet ingredients are used in the dough?
The dough uses 1 beaten egg and 3 tablespoons of milk mixed together.
How should the dough be transferred to the tin?
Transfer the soft dough into the prepared tin and smooth it evenly using the back of a spoon.
How many peaches are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 peaches.
What is the best way to skin the peaches?
Place the peaches in boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then drain and peel off the skins.
How should the peaches be sliced?
The peeled peaches should be sliced thinly after removing the stones.
How are the peaches arranged on the cake?
Arrange the thin peach slices over the top of the cake batter.
What ingredients are in the sugar and spice topping?
The topping consists of 50g demerara sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Is there a final topping added before baking?
Yes, 2 tablespoons of melted butter should be drizzled over the peaches and spice mixture.
How long should the cake bake?
Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes.
How do I know the cake is finished baking?
The cake is ready when it is slightly risen, golden brown, and bubbly around the edges.
At what temperature should the cake be served?
The cake is best served warm after allowing it to cool slightly.
What is a good accompaniment for this dessert?
It pairs beautifully with cold pouring cream.
How many calories are in this recipe?
The recipe contains approximately 1280 calories.
What is the total fat content of the cake?
The total fat content is 56 g.
How many carbohydrates are in the Warm Peach Delight Cake?
There are 182 g of carbohydrates.
How much protein does this recipe provide?
This recipe contains 17 g of protein.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe requires 110g of plain flour.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
50g of caster sugar is used in the dough base.
What type of sugar is used for the topping?
50g of demerara sugar is used for the crunchy topping.
How much cinnamon is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much nutmeg is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
How many servings is this recipe calculated for?
The provided nutrition facts are listed for 1 serving.
Is this recipe considered a fruit dessert?
Yes, it is tagged as a fruit dessert and a peach-based cake.
What gives the cake its 'comfort food' status?
Its warm temperature, buttery crumb, and spiced peach flavor make it a classic comfort food.