This deliciously moist Olive Oil Cake with Peaches is easy to prepare and is not only gluten-free, but dairy-free and refined sugar-free! Made with a combination of almond and corn flours for a wholesome treat.
While this weekend may be the unofficial end of summer for those of us in the U.S., I can assure you that I am not finished with it yet. The pool days and traveling may have ended, but the fruits and vegetables of the season will be kept in full force in my kitchen.
Peaches often remind me of late summer sunsets. The vivid reds, oranges, and yellows seem to say that Mother Nature isn’t done with summer quite yet either.
And what better way to celebrate late summer than with an olive oil cake. This cake, made with a blend of almond and corn flours, has a sweet crumb that is enhanced with honey. A simple batter, it’s easily whipped up and then topped with ripe (but not too ripe!) peaches. Sweet summer in a cake is soon to be yours.
To serve, a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and powdered sugar, plus some coconut whipped cream if you like (I like), and you’re golden.
Olive Oil Cake with Peaches (Gluten-Free)
This deliciously moist Olive Oil Cake with Peaches is easy throw together and is not only gluten-free, but dairy-free and refined sugar-free! Made with a combination of almond and corn flours for a wholesome treat. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup corn flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract I use Rodelle
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 eggs at room temperature
- 3 ripe peaches peeled and thinly sliced
Optional toppings:
- Pistachios chopped
- Organic powdered sugar
- Coconut or regular whipped cream
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform cake pan with olive oil or coconut oil. Line bottom with parchment, greasing on top of parchment as well.
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In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups almond flour, corn flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk honey, milk, olive oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
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Using an electric mixer or by hand, gradually add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until lumps no longer appear.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Arrange peach slices on top of batter in a single even layer, allowing a little space between each.
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Place cake pan on the middle oven rack and bake for about 40-50 minutes, or until middle is set and a toothpick or fork come out clean. Cool cake on wire rack.
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When cool, carefully remove side of pan. Serve with a sprinkle of pistachios and powdered sugar, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from my Blueberry Olive Oil Cake.
What a beautiful cake Tessa. Perfect for all those end of summer peaches. I’d love it warm with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Thank you, Mary Ann! A dollop of fresh whipped cream sounds just perfect. Happy Friday! <3
I’m SO with you, Tessa…. I let in season fruits and veggies be my guide for Summer. So, no… holding on as long as I can! This peachy cake is just scrumptious! I love the addition of pistachios to finish off the top. It’s been too long since I made a cake. Thank you for this and your inspiration!
Holding on to summer until the first snow! Haha. Thank you, Traci!! xoxo
Even though summer is over, you are putting your fruits to great use by creating these amazing recipes. The cake looks so moist and so delicious. Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks, Karl! Using those fruits and veggies definitely helps prolong the season! :)
This looks so good! Is there something I can substitute for corn flour? Also could a person do the peaches on the bottom, more like an upside down cake?