Peach Almond Cake Recipe
This peach almond cake recipe reminds me of Grandma’s warm embrace and infectious smile. It’s the peach cake you lounge on the sofa with as the afternoon sun tickles your cheek and spreads warmth all the way down to your toes.
Easy Peach Almond Cake
Mark Twain once wrote, “Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.”
Well, Mr. Twain, can we also add good food to that list? Because good food, like this peach almond cake recipe sure makes for an ideal life!
This cake recipe is very similar in concept to an upside down peach cake with the peach slices nestled in the top of the cake, except there’s no flipping needed here.
Instead, this peach dessert is really straightforward and easy to make. And should you decide to make this at another time in the year when peaches aren’t in season, well, you can really choose your pick of fruit!
In the early fall, use plums or figs. As the season progresses, swap in persimmon or pears. And as you head into spring, feel free to use fresh strawberries!
Peach Almond Cake Gluten Free
Cinnamon, fresh peaches, and toasted almonds come together to deliver a perfumed, delicate cake whose sweetness is subtle enough to pass as a meal for breakfast, but pleasurable enough to lose yourself in every single bite.
While the cake batter can be made with almost any fruit (like nectarines), there’s something particularly gratifying about this cake when it’s paired with peaches.
The sweet, juicy peaches just go so well with the moist and tender almond cake.
Technically, you could use regular flour to make this cake, but I really don’t think it would be the same.
While I didn’t set out with the intention to make a gluten-free cake recipe (I don’t necessarily adhere to a GF diet), I think the almond flour is integral to this recipe.
The almond flour contributes a tender crumb and incredible almond aroma and flavor.
While this peach almond cake was baking, I basked in the glorious smell of summertime in a baker’s kitchen, wishing my home could always smell like this.
When this summer dessert was finally cool to cut into, I was rewarded with the taste of sweet vanilla and almond flooding my senses, the aroma you’d expect from any good almond flour cake.
The baked peaches were smooth and creamy against the light and tender, buttery crumb.
In a way, Mark Twain’s quote remains relevant, even without the addition of “good food” in his quote.
As I relished in each and every bite of this peach almond cake, I could feel my conscious getting sleepier and sleepier with sheer bliss over each and every bite!
Peach Almond Cake
Delicate almond cake with sweet peach slices nestled inside.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1.5 peaches, sliced 1/4" thin
- almond flakes
- powdered sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan (and, optionally, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, otherwise just grease very well).
- Mix almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, use a rubber spatula to cream the butter and sugar together until mixed well. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well until incorporated. Add the vanilla and grated lemon zest; stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with your spatula until they’re all blended together. Add the sour cream and stir until it’s fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the greased cake pan (it will be thick). Use your spatula to smooth out the top. Place the peach slices in a radial pattern, starting from the outer edges and working your way in. Sprinkle the top with the sliced or flaked almonds.
- Bake the cake for approximately 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Run a knife along the edges of the pan and flip out of the pan onto a wire cooling rack. Make sure to flip the cake right side up once it’s on the rack so that the top of the cake with the peaches are facing up. Once the cake is barely warm, dust the top with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 10 ServingsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 256
What a good philosophy to live by, to appreciate the present and not dwell on the negatives or things that we have little/no control over. It is a healthy way to go through life. This cake is with lovely sentimental value attached to it.
Thank you so much, Thao. It’s funny how we think we have control over everything. It’s so much more relaxing and enjoyable when we accept we don’t! 🙂
Seems pretty apparent to me that you have effectively "nailed" another one, Beeta. Your post is beautiful, and the cake not bad either! I can only imagine how much Mark Twain would have enjoyed this cake, fitting nicely with a sleepy conscience. And your grandmother, how proud she would be of you. Beautifully done. all around.
Thanks so much, Dan! How cool would it to be enjoy this cake with Mark Twain?? :p
Beeta, the sponge… it looks so fluffy! There is something so comforting about simple cakes like this executed so perfectly! You inspired me to keep it simple with my baking today… and what you wrote about being in the moment, I need to try doing this so much more! Xx
Thank you so much, Hannah! I’m so happy I provided a little inspiration in your day. Much love XO
This looks like a beautiful cake! And your right, it is so important to be grateful for the little sweet moments in life. Like even the act of creating such a delicious cake! I know baking brings me great joy! 🙂
Thank you, Jess! Baking brings me so much joy too! It’s such a rewarding experience 🙂
I love this post, Beeta… from sharing a beautiful quote to reminiscing about your grandmother and then your process of preparing the ingredients for this gorgeous cake! As I write, I am enjoying the aroma of fresh peaches sitting next to me, thinking about how lovely this cake would be using those peaches. Living in the moment, yes, a calming and reassuring feeling. (now if I could only ignore the need to work out and go bake this gorgeous cake!… perhaps later?). Absolutely adore the almond meal and lemon zest used in this recipe. I know this cake tastes amazing. Thank you for this Beeta!
Thank you, Traci! And don’t worry, I always have that dilemma! I often go on a trail walk (there’s a trail right next to my house) while my baked goods are cooling or my bread is rising as a way to not only distract myself (since I’m so impatient) or make it feel like I’m being productive while I wait for the food to be ready! :p
I love this beautiful post and cake. I have learned to appreciate every day I have with my family and just enjoy the simple things in life. This delightful peach almond cake would be perfect for those cherished quiet moments. It looks incredible and how wonderful that it reminds you of your Grandma too 🙂
Thank you Kelly! This is perfect for those quiet moments where you just enjoy the presence of each other. Your family is already so lucky though with the amazing desserts you whip up! 🙂 XO
Such an inspiring post! Meditation is an amazing tool to help us find gratitude and joy in the small things. It’s not always easy, but definitely worth it in my opinion. This cake sounds delicious and I wish I could just grab a slice from my screen. This would be perfect with a side of tea 🙂
Thank you, Alexis! This is so great with a side of tea! And meditation is definitely worth it; makes your mind and body feel fabulous 🙂
This is such a beautiful post Beeta! What a lovely and inspiring quote you shared. Your words really resonated with me too, meditation has helped me become a much calmer person and be more grateful for all of the things around me. It’s so important to do! I’m so glad you shared this story, it’s really brightened my day! All I need now is a slice of this delicious cake to sit down and relax with – it looks beautiful. Almond cakes are so delicious, and the peach addition sounds perfect! <3
Aww, thanks Harriet! I’m so glad that this post resonated with you. Life seems much brighter when you’re just being in the moment and enjoying the little things….like all of your delicious desserts! Can’t wait to see the recipe for your cherry ice cream 🙂 XOXO
I LOVE this recipe. I have made it at least 6 times, with both peaches and pears. It has entered my “make it again and again” repertoire. It’s just as delicious with half the sugar, too. Thank you!
That’s so wonderful to hear, Rosey! Thank you so much for leaving the kind feedback <3