Description
Easy Italian Peach Crumb Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of Italian summer in every bite. With its tender peach filling nestled beneath a buttery, crumbly topping, this cake is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert at a gathering. The combination of fresh peaches and a crunchy crust creates a satisfying texture that pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream. This recipe is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice and seasoned bakers alike. Enjoy this versatile treat year-round by swapping out peaches for other seasonal fruits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼–2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup cold butter
- 1 egg
- 2½ cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix sliced peaches with sugar; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly; add the egg and mix until just combined.
- Press half the crumb mixture into the prepared pan, layer with peaches, then sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg