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Peach Cake

Delightfully Moist Peach Cake with Fresh Thyme Compote

This Peach Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a moist texture, fresh peaches, and aromatic thyme, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil like canola
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with two egg whites for vegan option
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Flaxseed meal can be used as a replacement
  • 1 cup Yogurt (Greek or Turkish) Applesauce is a great low-fat substitute
  • 1 cup Pastry Flour All-purpose flour can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Peaches (fresh and pureed) Canned peaches can be used if drained
For the Compote
  • 2 cups Fresh Peaches Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Essential for flavor balance
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Fresh thyme enhances the flavor
  • 2 sheets Gelatin Sheets Agar-agar can be used as a vegetarian alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cake Pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare a 15cm round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth and creamy.
  3. Sift together pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gently fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in fresh peach pieces and pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
  5. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
  7. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh peach segments, sugar, lemon juice, and thyme, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
  8. Soak gelatin sheets in cold water, then stir into the warm peach compote until fully dissolved.
  9. Once the cake is cooled, pour the compote over the top, smoothing it out evenly.
  10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours to allow the compote to set, then serve chilled garnished with fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Peach Cake is a versatile and healthier dessert option, perfect for summer gatherings. Customize the fruits in the compote for varied flavors.

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