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Easy Italian Peach Crumb Cake

Easy Italian Peach Crumb Cake

Easy Italian Peach Crumb Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its buttery crumb topping and juicy, ripe peaches, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether you’re serving it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as a sweet ending to dinner, or enjoying a slice with your morning coffee, this cake is sure to please. Made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, it’s an accessible recipe for bakers of all skill levels. Elevate your dessert game and bring the taste of Italy to your kitchen with this charming peach crumb cake.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2¼–2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup very cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2½ cups sliced fresh peaches (or canned)
  • 1½ tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced peaches with 1½ tablespoons of sugar and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in the egg until just combined.
  4. Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer with peach mixture and top with remaining crumble.
  5. Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor; canned peaches can be used if fresh are unavailable. Ensure butter is very cold for a perfect crumbly texture. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.