Easy One-Bowl Summer Peach Cake

I adore any simple, one bowl, few ingredient cakes that can be enjoyed as a snack "snacking cake" as I like to call it or even breakfast. This Summer Peach Cake fits all those boxes. The addition of ground anise takes this cake from a simple, common flavor to something with extra spice and flavor. This cake is easy to make with common pantry ingredients, delicious but not overly sweet and can be jazzed up with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to serve at a dinner party.

There is no better time of year than over abundant summer fruit season: peaches, strawberries, cherries, blueberries - a few of my favorites. And while this recipe calls for peach, I can assure you it is also delicious with cherries which I have tested and I know strawberries or blueberries would be equally as delicious. So use what you have on hand to make it your own.

I adore anise flavor, it reminds me of my mom and cozy anise tea called, yansoon in Arabic. My mom would make it for us anytime we were sick with a bellyache. The flavor takes me back to my childhood and including it in desserts gives such a warm feeling. One of the most common anise flavored Arab desserts is Sfouf Cake, which gets its yellow vibrant color from turmeric.

I know some people are not huge fans of anise, you can absolutely substitute with cardamom or cinnamon in its place if you'd prefer for this peach cake.

Ingredients

This cake is anything but fussy, lots of simple ingredients and ways to swap them if you don't have something on hand. I have two variations of this cake, one that includes hazelnut flour (or almond flour) and one that is a bit lighter and more of a traditional cake with simply all purpose flour. Feel free to choose whichever suits your needs best. Both are divine and simple to make!

• Eggs
• Granulated Sugar
• Brown Sugar - you can use either light or dark in this recipe, I typically have dark on hand and use in my baked goods
• Whisky/Bourbon - I love adding a splash of whiskey or bourbon in white/vanilla cakes, especially if they have a lot of eggs. This cake isn't egg heavy but I liked the added flavor. You can certainly use vanilla in its place.
• Olive Oil - Olive oil is such a great addition to simple cakes, it gives a rich flavor. You can certainly substitute with another oil if you choose.
• Yogurt - Going with a full-fat yogurt is best for this cake. It gives the cake a light and airy texture. If you can't have dairy, try subbing with your favorite non-dairy full-fat yogurt. Buttermilk or sour cream will also work!
• Lemon Zest + Juice
• All-purpose flour - I've listed the recipe below will all-purpose flour.
• Hazelnut/Almond Flour - If you want a hint of chew and nuttiness to your cake, you can consider swapping some of your all-purpose flour for nut flour. I've included the substitutions in the notes of the recipe. Nut flours can be costly so I wanted to have a basic version as the main recipe.**
• Baking Soda
• Baking Powder
• Ground Anise Seed - Ground anise can be found with typical spices, if you can't locate in your grocery store. Find it online or a Middle Eastern grocery store. Be sure to look for ground ANISE SEED not ground STAR ANISE - they do have different flavors.
• Salt
• Butter
• Peaches or Cherries

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions for Summer Peach Cake

This peach summer snacking Cake is simple and easy to put together. It doesn't require a mixer - just one bowl, a whisk and a pan.

Combine your eggs, sugars, whisky/vanilla, olive oil, lemon juice and zest and yogurt to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and cohesive.

Next add your flours (see notes for nut and all-purpose quantities), baking soda, baking powder and spices. Next, top with your crumble mixture.

Finally, layer with slices of fresh peaches, cherries or any other fruit you have this time of year. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 375F until golden brown.

Substitutions

This recipe is very fluid and some basic substitutions that can be made are listed here:

• Whiskey/Bourbon - Feel free to sub with vanilla or even almond extract if using almond flour for a stronger almond flavor
• Olive Oil - Any oil can be substituted for olive oil: canola, vegetable, grapeseed, avocado
• Yogurt - Sour cream and buttermilk are great substitutions for yogurt. If you don't have buttermilk, you can pour just under ¾ cup of milk a 2 Tablespoons of vinegar to make your own. If you are dairy free, choose a non-dairy full-fat yogurt.

Variations

I love this recipe as written but for a slightly different texture and nutty taste, try the nut flour variation.

• Hazelnut/Almond Flour - If you'd like to add some nut flour to your cake, replace 60 grams (½ cup) of your all-purpose flour and add in ½ cup hazelnut or almond flour (50 grams). See recipe card notes for specifics.
• Fruit - I've made this cake with both peaches and cherries, either will work perfectly or really any summer fruit including: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries. Use what you have on hand.
• Spices - Ground anise is the star flavor in this cake but would be delicious with cardamom or cinnamon.

Equipment

Very little is needed to make this cake. No mixer required, simply a whisk, bowl and a 9" baking pan. Round or square will do fine. I like to line my pan with parchment paper (these sheets are my FAVORITE!!) for ease of cleanup and even baking.

Storage

This cake is best enjoyed within 2 days at room temperature. Because of the fruit, it becomes extra moist and is susceptible to mold quickly. If not consumed in 2 days, freeze or refrigerate slices, wrapping well in plastic wrap or wax paper then in Ziplock storage bag. Heat in a toaster oven when enjoying after storage.

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xoxo,
Cosette

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