Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Italian Peach Crumb Cake, a scrumptious dessert that combines sweet, juicy peaches with a buttery crumb topping. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, whether served at breakfast, as a snack, or as a comforting dessert after dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delicious treat and enjoy it warm or at room temperature. For an extra indulgence, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. The balance of flavors and textures makes this cake a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼–2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup very cold butter
- 1 egg
- 2½ cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare an 8-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine sliced peaches with sugar; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; add egg and mix until combined.
- Press half the crumb mixture into the pan, layer with peach mixture, and top with remaining crumbs.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden brown; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute fresh peaches with canned if desired. For added flavor, mix in nuts or spices like cinnamon into the crumb topping.