Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Peach and Plum Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable treat combines the sweet, juicy goodness of fresh peaches and plums with a moist, tender crumb, creating a heavenly dessert experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking adventure, our collection of recipes caters to all skill levels. Dive into the classic Peach and Plum Cake recipe, featuring a simple yet irresistible blend of flavors, or explore variations such as the gluten-free Peach and Plum Cake for those with dietary restrictions. Discover the secrets behind the perfect crumb and uncover the art of incorporating fresh fruits into your baked creations. Let your kitchen be filled with the sweet aroma of peaches and plums as you embark on this delectable baking journey.
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PEACH BUNDT CAKE
If you have fresh peaches, they'll work great in this cake. Just make sure they're peeled. Frozen fruit won't work, because the water content is too high.
Provided by Antonia Lofaso
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- With a hand mixer on high speed or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. It should look like whipped cream in texture and color. As you're beating, scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure all of the butter is incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time while continuing to beat on high (see Cook's Note). Add the vanilla and beat the mixture on high speed for another 4 to 5 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as you beat.
- In a medium bowl, toss the peaches with 1/4 cup of the flour, coating the fruit. Add the peach-and-flour mixture to your mixing bowl and beat on high until the peaches are incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 3/4 cups flour with the salt and baking powder.
- Turn the hand mixer down to a low speed. Add about half of the dry ingredients, taking care to scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure all of the ingredients are well blended. Add the buttermilk and continue to mix. Finish by adding the rest of the dry ingredients and incorporating it into the batter.
- Spray a nonstick Bundt pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Pour in the cake batter and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. A toothpick or knife inserted into the cake center should come out dry. If it's wet, let the cake bake a few more minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cake cool for 15 minutes. Flip it onto a plate to serve.
FRESH PEACH CAKE
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar for 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, then the sour cream and vanilla, and mix until the batter is smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix just until combined. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
- Spread half of the batter evenly in the pan. Top with half of the peaches, then sprinkle with two-thirds of the sugar mixture. Spread the remaining batter on top, arrange the remaining peaches on top, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture and the pecans.
- Bake the cake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PEACH POUNDCAKE
This recipe proves that the perfect summer pound cake takes no special equipment or skill to pull off. Once you've prepared the peaches, this is essentially a dump-and-whisk cake. Puréed peaches (plus an extra egg yolk) keep the cake from drying out. Diced peaches add bursts of fresh fruit, and a peach glaze lends another layer of flavor. Use sweet, ripe peaches for best results, but frozen work fine here, too. If you're looking for a spin on classic peaches and cream, serve a slice with lightly sweetened whipped cream.
Provided by Jerrelle Guy
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 1 (9-by-5-inch) cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and set aside.
- Dice 1 peach into 1/3-inch pieces. Pat the pieces dry with a paper towel and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 peaches and the lemon juice to a food processor or blender, and blend on high until completely puréed. Measure out 1 leveled cup of the purée and transfer it to a mixing bowl along with the melted butter, eggs, egg yolk and vanilla. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Completely scrape down the sides of the food processor, and make the icing using the small amount of puréed peaches still remaining: Add 1 cup of the confectioners' sugar to the remaining peach purée in the food processor and blend on high until combined. The icing should be thick but thin enough to drizzle. Add more confectioners' sugar to thicken or a splash of water to thin, as needed. Cover and set aside until it's time to ice the cake.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt, and whisk to combine. Pour the peach mixture into the flour mixture, and whisk well until the batter is thoroughly combined, then fold in the diced peaches. Transfer the batter to the loaf pan, spread evenly to the edges, and bake until crusty and golden brown on the top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 75 to 80 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Stir the icing a final time and spread it on top of the warm cake, allowing the extra icing to drip down the sides. Cool the cake to room temperature. Slice and serve, or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store on the counter for up to 3 days.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful peaches and plums. This will ensure that your cake is bursting with flavor.
- Toss the fruit in sugar and flour before adding it to the batter. This will help to prevent the fruit from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour. This will give the cake a moist and tender crumb.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
Conclusion:
This peach and plum cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet peaches, tart plums, and almond flour gives this cake a unique and flavorful taste that everyone will love. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you have a few ripe peaches and plums on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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