Use fresh or frozen peaches to make all of tour breakfast dreams come true. This cake is perfect for tea time too. It's an old fashioned recipe that will quickly become a an all time favorite.

This simple peach cake recipe is perfect for breakfast, tea time or as an easy dessert. It has a quick to make batter that is loaded with peaches. You can use fresh, frozen or drained canned, whatever you have on hand! Then the buttery crumb topping takes it to the next level of deliciousness.
I thought it would be fun to keep the peach recipes coming. Peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits, even if they are a bit tricky.
In their own way they are a bit like avocados; you wait and wait and wait for them to be at their peak and 10 minutes later they start to shrivel.
So I always try to buy them a half dozen or so at a time and just do it frequently throughout the season, that way there are always good peaches ready to go. But still every once in a while, one sits just a bit too long.
They are still good, but you can just tell that when you bite into it you will have peach juice running down to your elbows. It is delicious, but sticky!
So if I find a couple of peaches got to that point, it is time to fire up the oven. You know, as if I need an excuse!
I was trying to decide what to do with a couple of peaches before I hit the road for a convention. I knew they weren't going to make until I got home.
The boys of the house had big plans of ordering a pizza while I was gone, a rare treat that would likely not include a side of peaches.
Then it came to me. My Great-Great-Grandma's Apple Cake, but with peaches. You guys, it was good!

This cake is meant to be a coffee cake. Perfect for breakfast or tea time. We actually had it for dessert.
Sort of a last hoorah before I hit the road. The peach version of this cake really tasted like a bite of sweet summer.
I love this recipe too, because the hardest part is cutting the fruit. I don't even worry about peeling the peaches.
I just dice them and go for it! The batter comes together with a bowl and spoon, no fancy equipment required.
I baked it off in my 9" cast iron skillet because I love the look and feel of baking a rustic cake like this in a skillet. You can certainly bake it in a cake pan if you'd rather.

I couldn't wait to cut into the cake. It just smelled so good. So I cut in while the sugar was still hot and the topping was still gooey. Oh my goodness.
It set up more as it sat a bit and it was really good then too. So if things are coming up peachy in your neck of the woods, you need to check out this cake!

Tips for making this delicious coffee cake
- Use whatever peaches you have on hand. Defrost frozen peaches, use fresh or even drain a can of peaches and use them!
- The cake recipe works will with other kinds of fruit as well. We love using apples or blueberries but I am sure almost any fruit would be wonderful.
- This cake is delicious served slightly warm. Serve it fresh or stick it in the microwave for a few seconds to rewarm it.
More delicious peach recipes:

Peach Breakfast Cake
A fun twist on my great-great-grandma's dutch apple cake recipe. Perfect for fresh or frozen peaches.
Ingredients
Cake ingredients:
Cake ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups peaches, chopped
Topping Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 2 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 9" pan. (I used my 9" cast iron skillet, but a cake pan would work as well.)2. Mix together butter and sugar.3. Add egg and mix until smooth.4. Pour in milk and vanilla and combine.5. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Fold into wet ingredients until incorporated.6. Spread into greased pan. Top with peaches and press lightly into batter.7. Mix topping ingredients in a small bowl until coarse and crumbly. Sprinkle over top of peaches. 8. Bake at 350 F for 40-45 minutes. The sugar should form a crust and the cake should be cooked through. Cool slightly before cutting and serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 1 9" cake
Oh how I wish I had time to win this up for my breakfast today!! Looks so yummy and I'm still finding uses for some peaches I have!! BTW, made your blueberry peach drink last night, YUMMO!!!!!!! So good I forgot to take a picture, lol!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe this weekend, Andrea! I am glad you like the slushies, it sounds like you'll just have to make another!! I hope you have a lovely day!
DeleteCan this cake be made with apples,and if so which kind should be used? Thank you.
DeleteYes it can, Iris! In fact it started as an apple cake and that's how my great-great-grandma made it. I have the apple version on the blog as well, I sliced them, but my family has always just cut them into cubes. Pretty much any apple would be fine, but a baking apple adds a bit more texture if you like the apple crunch. Jonathans and granny smiths are always good for baking (but I really do think most any old apple would be fine)
DeleteI am loving peaches this summer! I just made a similar peach coffee cake and it was to die for. I want to try a slice of your version, too!
ReplyDeleteWe should trade slices next time! Thank you!
DeleteWhen I first saw this photo on IG, I thought, that would be perfect with peaches! THEN, I read that you did make it with peaches! Sounds like the perfect recipe for some good peaches:)
ReplyDeleteIt was so good with peaches! I think I might like it even better than the apple version. I'll have to make another apple one just to be sure ;-)
DeleteOh, I love peaches when they are at their peak! YUM! And I love peach cobbler, this looks so delish, what a great brunch or dessert item it would be! Pinning and yumming and stumbling, I am going to make this one! Delish!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Nikki! Peaches are definitely one of my favorites too. I think the small window of them being soooooo good just adds to the draw.
DeleteThree of my favorite things- peaches, breakfast and cake!
ReplyDeleteHa! Mine too!
DeletePeach pie is one of my favorites, so I have to imagine it would be difficult for me to not like this either ;) Thanks for sharing this at #HappinessIsHomemade this week Carlee, love it!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, Katie! I hope you give this a try. The apple version of this cake has been enjoyed by at least 6 generations of my family and this peach one gives it a run for its money!
DeleteOh this looks so good. My mom and daughter would love this, peaches are their absolute favorite. Thanks for sharing at You Link It, We Make It. Hope to see you back tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a great way to use peaches. It comes together quickly too, which is always a plus! Thanks so much for hosting!
DeleteYUM oh YUM! Looks fabulous! Congrats on receiving MOST CLICKS at this week's Weekend Potluck party. Keep 'em comin' gal! =) http://thebetterbaker.blogspot.com/2016/07/peach-breakfast-cake-weekend-potluck-233.html
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marsha! That is awesome, you are so sweet!
DeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a fantastic weekend!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much, Miz Helen!!
DeleteThis is a wonderful recipe! I can't wait to dry it. I have made something similar when peaches are out of season. I use canned peaches instead. It's cheating (just a little). But, everyone once in a while you just have to have peach cake/cobbler. Thank you for posting this delicious recipe!
ReplyDeleteCanned peaches would be perfect for something like this! I'll have to remember that this winter! Thanks so much!
DeleteCould you bake this in a bunt cake pan?
ReplyDeleteIt wouldn't be ideal for a bundt pan. It is a smaller recipe than most bundt recipes and the sugary topping would end up being under the cake rather than on top when you unmold it.
DeleteWhat adjustments can I make if I choose to use buttermilk instead of milk? Add a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda maybe?
ReplyDeleteOooh, now I want to make a buttermilk version! I would imagine a tad more baking soda to balance the pH would be fine. Though now that I think of it, I wouldn't be surprised if my great-great-grandma was using buttermilk and that is why she used baking soda instead of baking powder. I really want to try it now. Please let me know if you do!
DeleteAbout how many peaches would you need to make the 2 cups?
ReplyDeleteAbout 3 peaches would get you there. But you don't have to be exact either. That was a good amount to cover the top of the cake but a little more or less wouldn't hurt anything.
DeleteMade this Thanksgiving with blueberries, as good as the one I made with peaches this summer.
DeleteOooh, I can't wait to try it with blueberries! What a great idea!
DeletePeaches, cake and cast iron skillet. You got me with this recipe!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This looks perfect Carlee. I'll have mine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream please :)
ReplyDeleteLove everything with peaches! Perfect breakfast if you ask me :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! Thanks, Jas!
DeleteYum! This looks delicious! Cake for breakfast, I could do that ;) I don't have a cast iron skillet anymore. I should really buy another, this would be a nice change for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteYou could definitely do it without, but the skillet adds that little something. I love mine!
DeleteThat looks so incredibly delicious Carlee and it's the best idea ever to have cake for breakfast. In fact I'm convinced you should have cake for every meal ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am with you! Cake all day!
DeleteI saw the video for this cake on Facebook, and it looks so delish! I need this in my life. Pinned and Stumbled so others can make this bit of heaven in your mouth! YES!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nikki!
DeleteYummy! This looks so good, and a great excuse to have cake for breakfast! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll take any excuse I can get!
DeleteBreakfast and cake ... two of my favorite things!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence, mine too!
DeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteYour recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and thanks so much for sharing with us!
Miz Helen
Thank you so much, Miz Helen!
DeleteCarlee - I plan to make this lovely dish soon for company coming from out of state. Would you say the cake needs to be stored in the refrigerator, or would it be OK to leave out during the day...for availability, you know. =)
ReplyDeleteMarsha, that is such an honor! It would be perfectly ok to leave out during the day! I have served this at holiday open houses before and let people graze all day on it! Have fun with your company!
DeleteI'd totally roll out of bed in the morning for these!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! It's totally worth having to get up for!
DeleteWhat an absolutely Beautiful thing to wake up to in the morning! That is a lovely thing! I can't wait to make this! and I have a few jars of canned peaches on my shelf that we picked and preserved last summer, just begging to be used! Thanks for linking this up at our Brunch Week Party for Celebrate 365 Blog Party!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this would be a perfect way to use them! I wish I had some home canned peaches!
DeleteCan pineapples be used instead of peaches?
ReplyDeleteI think that is a fabulous idea! I've done peaches, blueberries and apples but hadn't thought of pineapple yet!
DeleteI dont understand where it says prep time 10 hours??????
ReplyDeleteI don't know how that got there! I think I have it fixed. Thank you, it definitely doesn't take 10 hours. 10 minutes is a lot closer!
DeleteOoo I wish I had fount this a couple of weeks ago before my husband and I started trying to eat healthier. This would just be too tempting to keep around! I need to make it when we have guests over so that I won't be tempted to eat the whole thing!
ReplyDeleteGosh darn it! You can always start the diet again tomorrow ;-)
DeleteLoving all the peaches! Pass me a fork!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteAnother reminder that I need to buy peaches at the farmer's market...before they're all gone!
ReplyDeleteYes, get them while you still can!
DeleteI need to pick up peaches and reseason my cast iron skillet! Cake for breakfast rules!
ReplyDeleteYes it does! And this is the perfect excuse!
DeleteThis cake looks so good! I love baking in my cast iron skillet, going to give this a try real soon!
ReplyDeleteI love baking in my skillets as well, it adds that little something extra!
DeleteI made this for breakfast for my family this morning, served with eggs and bacon. It was a big hit! I will definitely be using this recipe again. Thank you! ☆☆☆☆☆
ReplyDeleteYAY! I am so glad you all liked it!
DeleteI could eat that every morning! So glad you shared it on the cake and cupcake party for Celebrate365 blog party!
ReplyDeleteWhat does the T stand for, tablespoon or teaspoon?
ReplyDeleteA capital T stands for Tablespoon.
DeleteHi. From England so needing to ask ref Topping does the .T. mean tablespoons for the flour & butter, never seen a single letter before on a recipe. Many thanks
ReplyDeleteit does stand for Tablespoon, I will go back and write it out to avoid future confusion. Thanks for asking!
DeleteI thought this cake was perfect without the topping. No additional sugar needed! Thanks, Carlee!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try it that way next time, I am so glad you enjoyed it!
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