Peach Cake Recipe (Simple Butter Cake Base)
This peach cake recipe is made by mixing a straightforward butter-and-sugar batter, then baking until set and lightly golden. The ingredient list stays short and the steps are easy to follow—just keep the butter at room temperature and preheat the oven for an even rise.
Ingredients
For the batter
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small cake pan; line the bottom with parchment if you like easy release.
Cream fats and sugar
Mix the butter and margarine until smooth. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture looks lighter and slightly fluffy.
Add the milk
Pour in the milk gradually and mix just until combined. Don’t overbeat—short mixing helps keep the crumb tender.
Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add to the wet mixture in 2–3 additions, folding gently with a spatula.
Fill the pan
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the top. Tap the pan lightly once or twice to release large air bubbles.
Bake
Bake for about 35–40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve
Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool slightly. Slice and serve.