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Light Strawberry Peach Cake Recipe

Light Strawberry Peach Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Strawberry Peach Cake brings summer’s sweetest moments right to your table, blending fresh fruit and tender crumb into a delightful dessert that celebrates seasonal flavors. Sharing this cake means creating memories that sparkle with sunshine and pure deliciousness.


Ingredients

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Primary Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups strawberries
  • 2 peaches
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar

Binding Ingredients:

  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Supporting Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete bottom coverage.
  2. Melt ¼ cup butter and pour into a large mixing bowl with 1 cup white sugar, 1 egg, ¾ cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients vigorously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and pale.
  4. Sift 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour with 1 tsp baking powder in a separate bowl to remove any lumps.
  5. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Select 1 cup of halved strawberries and slice 2 peaches into thin wedges.
  7. Fold half of the fruit into the batter, being careful not to overmix and deflate the mixture.
  8. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  9. Artfully arrange the remaining fruit slices across the top of the batter.
  10. Bake for 38-42 minutes at 350°F, checking the center with a toothpick for clean insertion.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 15 minutes to stabilize its structure.
  12. Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack, allowing it to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh, ripe fruits make a huge difference in the cake’s flavor, so choose strawberries and peaches that are sweet and fragrant.
  • When folding fruits into the batter, use a gentle hand to prevent crushing the delicate pieces and maintain their shape.
  • Dusting the fruits with a bit of flour before adding them to the batter helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a gluten-free all-purpose baking blend to keep the cake’s tender texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Cakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 195 kcal
  • Sugar: 19 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 37 mg