Ingredients
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- 4 medium peaches
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9" deep-dish pie plate.
- Peel and slice peaches into wedges, placing them on a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, buttermilk, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pie plate, arrange peach slices on top, and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness. Don’t skip the buttermilk; it adds moisture for a tender crumb. Allow the cake to cool before slicing for cleaner pieces.