This peach cake is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh summer peaches. Soft, buttery, and incredibly moist, it's the perfect cross between a simple snack cake and a classic peach dessert. Whether you serve it for breakfast with coffee, an afternoon treat, or dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this easy peach cake is always a crowd favorite.
Made with juicy fresh peaches and simple pantry ingredients, this peach snack cake comes together quickly and lets the natural sweetness of the peaches shine.
What is a Peach Snack Cake?
A peach snack cake is simply a lightly sweetened, single-layer cake that's perfect for enjoying any time of day. Unlike a frosted layer cake, snack cakes are simple, easy to make, and often served with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or on their own with a cup of coffee.
Why You'll Love This Peach Cake
- Soft, tender, and incredibly moist.
- Packed with juicy fresh peaches in every bite.
- Easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Tastes even better the next day.
- Freezer-friendly.
- A great way to use up fresh summer peaches.
What You Need To Make Fresh Peach Cake
Peach Cake Batter Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk (regular or vegan)
- ¼ cup butter (regular or vegan)
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 ½ cup quick oats
Peach Cake Filling:
- 5 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter (regular or vegan)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
Peach Cake Frosting:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon melted butter (regular or vegan)
- 2 oz cream cheese (regular or vegan)
How To Make Healthy Peach Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your baking pan generously with non-stick spray for easy release.
To prepare the peach cake filling, melt butter in a pan over low heat, then add diced peaches, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 3-5 minutes until peaches are tender and sauce thickens. Set aside.
For the peach cake batter, combine milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix thoroughly before adding flour and oats, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
Transfer half of the batter into the prepared pan, layer with the peach filling, then pour the remaining batter over the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is lightly golden and fully cooked.
While the cake bakes, consider making a cream cheese frosting by whisking powdered sugar, cream cheese, and butter until smooth. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the frosting over the top for added indulgence. Enjoy your delicious and healthy peach cake!
Frequently Asked Questions
For optimal freshness, store your healthy peach cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you prefer to extend its shelf life, refrigerate the cake for up to 5 days. Ensure it's well-covered to prevent it from drying out or absorbing any odors from the fridge. If you've frosted the cake, refrigeration is recommended to maintain the integrity of the frosting. Simply bring the cake to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.
Yes we do! Use our Healthy Vegan Peach Cobbler recipe when your peaches are in season! It's divine! 
Yes! Be sure to drain them well before adding them to the batter.
Absolutely. Thaw and drain the peaches first to remove excess moisture.
No. The peach skins soften during baking, but you can peel them if you prefer. Many popular peach cake recipes skip peeling entirely.
Other Summer Recipes
Peach Cake Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk or electric hand mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- 8 or 9 inch round, square, or rectangular metal cake pan
- spoon or fork for mixing
Ingredients
Peach Cake Batter Ingredients
- 1 cup milk regular or vegan
- ¼ cup butter regular or vegan
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup regular or gluten-free all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup quick oats
Peach Cake Filling
- 5 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter regular or vegan
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Peach Cake Frosting
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon melted butter regular or vegan
- 2 oz cream cheese regular or vegan
Instructions
Healthy Peach Cake Recipe Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 350. Grease your baking pan with non-stick spray.
- Prepare your peach cake filling by adding the butter into a warm pan. Once the butter melts and begins to sizzle, add the peaches, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook 3-5 minutes, stirring, until the peaches are tender and the sauce becomes thick. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Make the peach cake batter by adding the milk, butter, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and baking powder to the bowl. Mix well and then add the flour and oats. Mix until a batter forms.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased pan. Add the peaches on top. Then, pour the remaining batter over the top of the peaches. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the peach cake is light golden on the outside and completely baked through the center.
- While the healthy peach cake bakes, you have the option to make a cream cheese frosting to drizzle on top. Use a whisk or electric hand mixer to mix the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and butter until smooth. Let the peach cake cool before drizzling the icing over the top. Enjoy!
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