Description
Indulge in this delightful Peach Spoon Cake, a warm, buttery dessert filled with fresh or frozen peaches and complemented perfectly with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peach slices
- thawed and drained
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean
- split and scraped
- divided
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 8 tablespoons salted butter
- divided
- ice cream or whipped cream
- for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the peach slices, 1 tablespoon sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and half of the vanilla bean seeds. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, almond extract, and melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, then pour the batter over the peaches.
- Dot the top with remaining butter and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Drain thawed frozen peaches thoroughly to prevent excess moisture.
- Canned peaches can also be used; drain them well before adding.
- If you do not have a vanilla bean, use vanilla extract to taste.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Blueberries or strawberries can be substituted for some or all of the peaches.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Peach Spoon Cake, dessert, baking, peach recipe, American dessert