Easy Russian Peach Cake Recipe
The Easy Russian Peach Cake Recipe is soft, sweet and full of juicy fruit flavor. It is a simple homemade dessert that anyone can make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 –4 fresh peaches sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar for topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan lightly with butter or oil.
Prepare the Peaches
- Wash and slice peaches into thin pieces. Set them aside in a bowl.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly add wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir gently until smooth batter forms.
Do Not Overmix
- Mix just until combined. Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of soft.
Pour Batter into Pan
- Pour batter into greased baking pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
Add Peach Slices
- Place sliced peaches on top of the batter. Arrange them evenly for best look.
Add Sugar Topping
- Sprinkle one tablespoon sugar over peaches. This helps create a light caramel top.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes. Check with a toothpick. It should come out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Let cake cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.
Dust and Serve
- Dust with powdered sugar if you like. Serve your Easy Russian Peach Cake Recipe warm or cold.
Notes
- Use canned peaches if fresh are not available
- Add cinnamon for warm flavor
- Replace peaches with apples or apricots
- Use brown sugar for richer taste
- Serve with whipped cream
- Do not overbake the cake