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Strawberry Peach Cake in plate on table with spoon

Strawberry Peach Cake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Oven : to preheat to 350°F (175°C) for baking the cake.
  • 9 inch cake pan : greased with butter or cooking spray to bake the cake in.
  • Electric Mixer : to cream the softened butter and caster sugar until light and creamy.
  • Spatula : for folding in the fresh strawberries and peaches into the batter and smoothing the top of the cake in the pan.
  • Toothpik : to check for doneness by inserting it into the center of the cake.
  • Whisk for combining the wet ingredients like egg, vanilla extract, and salt.

Ingredients
  

  • 280 g all purpose flour
  • 120 g butter
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 160 ml milk
  • 2 peaches
  • 4 strawberries
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Cream softened butter until light and creamy, then mix in caster sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Alternate adding flour and milk to the mixture, starting and finishing with flour.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the wet ingredients, until well combined.
  • Fold in fresh strawberries and peaches.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Optional: Melt apricot jam and brush it over the fruit for a shiny glaze.