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Italian Peach Crumb Cake

Delightful Italian Peach Crumb Cake for Sweet Comfort

This Italian Peach Crumb Cake combines a buttery crumb crust with juicy peaches for a comforting dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter (very cold) Grated for easier mixing.
  • 1 large Egg
For the Peaches
  • 2 cups Peaches (fresh or canned) If canned, ensure well-drained.
  • 1/4 cup Additional Sugar (for peaches)

Equipment

  • 8-inch cake pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare the cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine sliced peaches with additional sugar and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut the cold butter into small pieces and mix into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
  5. Add the egg to the mixture and mix gently until just combined.
  6. Press half of the crumb mixture into the cake pan, layer the peaches, then sprinkle the remaining crumb on top.
  7. Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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