Peach cake is a traditional dessert that has gained popularity in various regions of Latin America, especially during the fresh peach season. This delicious treat combines the softness of the fruit with a spongy and aromatic base. In Mexico and parts of Central America, it may be known simply as "pastel de durazno," while in countries like Argentina and Chile, the peach is called "melocotón" or "durazno," although the recipe maintains similar characteristics. Its origin dates back to the European influence of traditional pastry making, adapted with local ingredients and home techniques that gradually became part of the family culinary culture. Today, this cake is enjoyed at both family gatherings and special celebrations.
Peach cake II
How to Make Peach Cake II
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease an 8 x 8 inch pan.
Cream together the sugar and butter.
Add the flour, milk, salt, and baking powder.
Mix well and pour into the prepared pan.
Distribute the fruit evenly over the mixture and pour the juice from canned peaches over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until completely golden brown on top.
Yields 1 8x8 inch cake.
Ingredients (7)
- Butter
- White Sugar
- Milk
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Peaches
Instructions (14 steps)
- 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 2 Lightly grease an 8 x 8 inch pan
- 3 Cream together the sugar and butter
- 4 Add the flour, milk, salt, and baking powder
- 5 Mix well and pour into the prepared pan
- 6 Distribute the fruit evenly over the mixture and pour the canned peach juice on top
- 7 Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until completely golden brown on top
- 8 Yields 1 8x8 inch cake
- 9 Peach cake: 3 eggs, beaten; 1 3/4 cups white sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups sliced peaches; 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 10 Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan
- 11 In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, peaches, and pecans
- 12 Mix well by hand
- 13 Pour into the prepared 9x13 inch pan and bake at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes or until done
- 14 Yields 1 9x13 inch pan
Nutritional Information
Calories:
2651 kcal
Protein:
50%
Carbohydrates:
119%
Fat:
204%
Sugar:
980%
Sodium:
103%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.