I managed to make one more peach recipe before the season was over. Nothing better than fresh peaches, but I guess I say that about everything when it is in season. This is a Barefoot Contessa recipe which I received in an email and it sounded very simple and easy to make.
Sometimes I look at the comments following a recipe (one benefit of the internet) just to get an idea of the experiences of other cooks. Ina’s recipe received many positive comments but there were some who had trouble with this peach cake. Such as; it overflowed, did not cook in the middle, cooked it for 35 minutes more and it still was not done. Personally, I have never made any recipe of Ina’s that did not turn out. I have mentioned in the past that I own all of her 9 cookbooks, receive the Food Network Magazine, watch the Food Network Channel in addition to receiving emails of recipes from chefs.so I feel I am very familiar with her cooking.
There were some suggestions such as leave out the baking soda (so it would not overflow), mix the peaches and nuts in with the batter. I thought about the negative remarks as well as the positive. Baking pans can make a difference in how a cake bakes. I have good quality bakeware and for me this cake baked perfectly. Also, ovens are definitely different and should be taken into consideration.
The only thing I did differently was to place a sheet pan lined with foil to preheat along with the oven. I’m not sure if this made a difference but I will do this every time I make this recipe. I mean, why not? The cake did not even come close to spilling over and it might have helped it cook thoroughly and evenly.
Fresh Peach Coffee Cake
- 1/4 lb. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature (see comment below)
- 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature (interesting – I have never done that before)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 large, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square pan.
In your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar for 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, then the sour cream and vanilla, and continue to mix until the batter is smooth.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix just until combined. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
Spread half of the batter evenly in the pan. Top with half of the peaches (instead of slices I chopped them up into pieces), then sprinkle with two-thirds of the sugar mixture. Spread the remaining batter on top, arrange the remaining peaches (I used slices) on top, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture and the pecans.
Bake the cake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature. In my oven the cake took 55 minutes and it was cooked perfectly.
Comment: Ina always uses extra-large eggs – I read recently that she uses this size of egg because they are a better buy. Okay, so what is the difference between extra large and large in terms of volume?
- Medium – 3 tbsp. or 1.5 liquid ounces
- Large – 3-1/2 tbsp. or 1.75 liquid ounces
- Extra-large – 4 tbsp. or 2 liquid ounces
- Jumbo – 4-1/4 tbsp. or just over 2 liquid ounces
I always buy extra-large for her recipes and use the extra eggs in frittatas or the like. Large would be fine to use instead and not change the quality of this recipe.
Recipe by cooking with aunt juju http://cookingwithauntjuju.com/2015/09/03/fresh-peach-cake/
I heard the party at Fiesta Friday could use a good peach dessert (or as a coffee cake for breakfast) so I am hurrying along to bring a couple pans of this moist, fresh and delicious treat. Angie, Kaila and Jenny have started the party so do come join in the fun 🙂
omg..the color is just perfect! 🙂
Thank you – fresh peaches have such a pretty color 🙂
Beautiful cake Aunt Juju! A simple and easy recipe to follow 😀
Thanks Sonal – it is very simple but quite tasty 🙂
Yummy looking cake dear Judi!!
It sure was Ana – the fresh peaches added a nice sweet touch!
Yum yum yum, love peaches – this cake looks awesome!
I know you do Michelle as we both made peach desserts this week!
This peach cake looks moist and delicious. I generally love Ina’s recipes too, and think the preheated pan was a great idea too. I just love peaches, and put a few in the freezer while I had them. This cake will be a great reason to pull some of them out!
It was very moist with those ripe, fresh peaches. I should try to freeze some too but both freezers are packed! I have preheated a sheet pan for other recipes so I am not really sure it worked but the cake turned out perfectly, soooo…. There was no danger of it overflowing and with my oven it did need 55 minutes.
Definitely going to put this at the top of my “to-make-right-away” list! Looks delicious!
Thanks Sheryl – you should make it. So easy, delicious and moist and it does not make a huge amount. We had it for dessert and then breakfast in the morning 🙂
This cake sounds like a real treat–what a great way to use fresh peaches!
Thanks – the peaches really shined in this recipe – fresh is always the best!
This cake looks and sounds perfect for this time of year! I wonder what it would taste like with walnuts instead of pecans (only because I have walnuts on hand and not pecans). I would love a big piece of this for breakfast with my coffee! 🙂 Thank you for bringing it to Fiesta Friday!
Walnuts are fine to use or you could even leave the nuts out. We enjoyed it with coffee in the morning as well as with whipping cream for a light dessert 🙂 Happy FF!
Love fresh peaches. This looks delicious!
Me too Arlene – it was very good and something I will probably make during “peach season”.
Judi, looks like we are both in the same mood again! After burgers now cakes 😉 Your cake looks moist and delicious. I like the addition of peaches, a delicious sweet and juicy fruit too. Have a nice weekend ! 🙂
Thanks Linda – that’s too funny! Great minds think alike sometimes 🙂 I love peaches and can’t wait to start baking with apples. I am making roasted applesauce tonight as a side to a pork tenderloin. Can’t wait to try that. Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Hmmm I was about to make a peach buckle- you may have changed my mind!! I have a TON of CSA peaches on my counter! Thank you for your egg volume breakdown too. I always use large eggs in her recipes and hope for the best! 😉
A peach buckle sounds delicious too Josette! I always wondered why she used extra large – not a big difference between large and will not affect a recipes’ outcome. That extra large are a better buy – is Ina that frugal?
I’m sure she’s not that frugal- she’s just looking out for the rest of us! 😉
Nothing better than using fresh produce of the season to cook and bake with. Your peach cake looks gorgeous Judi – I’ll have to remember that foil-lined sheet pan tip.
Thanks Loretta – just be sure you put the sheet pan in at the same time as you preheat the oven. That way the sheet pan will be nice and hot when you put your dish (peach cake) on it. Have a great weekend! I am reseeding where they dug up a dead tree. Cool weather for the weekend 🙂
love love love the cake.. specially because it has those chunks of peaches in them. this is a perfect indulgence for FF ! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
You’re quite welcome! It’s a good recipe and a great indulgence for breakfast or as a dessert 🙂
I love reading the comments. It’s especially important because lots of times I’m trying to make some small substitutions due to my food restrictions and I can see how other people’s attempts came out! Your cake looks and sounds beautiful. Thank you so much for bringing these to the party, and I hope you enjoyed your weekend! 😀
Thanks Kaila – the cake was well-received over the weekend. I did enjoy my weekend – how about you?
I had a great weekend! It was pretty laid back, but fun nonetheless. 🙂
Yummy! I love peach and I love cake, and peach cake… well that is just an amazing combination! Love the recipe!! 🙂
That’s exactly how I feel 🙂
Love her recipes!! Thanks for sharing!
Ina always has good recipes and for me they usually turn out great 🙂
Fresh peach in season is one of my most favorite fruits. I can see how moist and delicious this cake must be. Thank you for sharing the recipe you received.
Mine too Fae ! It was very moist and I am sure those juicy fresh peaches helped 🙂
That’s it.. I’m making a cake this weekend!! Yummm.. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks – hope you had a chance to make it 🙂
Not yet.. Will make a cake soon .. Not necessarily peaches!