Perfectly Imperfect Fresh Peach Cake

August is National peach month! Why not enjoy a perfectly imperfect peach cake? Rich in vitamins A & C, low calorie, plus cholesterol, fat & sodium free. Our favorite fuzzy fruit is the base for a cake that often takes a shape of its’ own! Easy to prepare, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or top with Greek yogurt for a light summertime dessert. Slice and enjoy it the next day as snack. Approx. 12 servings.

Easy Ingredients

· 1 ½ cups Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil + extra to oil the pan

· 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic Condimento Bianco-White Balsamic Condiment

· 3 ripe peaches, skin on, thinly sliced

· 1 cup sugar in the raw, organic if possible

· 3 large eggs room temperature, organic if possible

· 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour ok too

· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

· 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

· 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or kosher salt

· Greek vanilla yogurt or vanilla ice cream, for serving-optional

Simple Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F degrees.

2. Line a 9-by-13-inch square or round baking dish/pan with parchment paper and brush with olive oil.

3. In a medium bowl, toss the peaches with ¼ cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of white balsamic condiment and the salt.

4. Then add ¼ cup of olive oil and gently mix.

5. Set aside the mixture, allowing the peach juice to blend with ingredients 15-20 minutes, at room temperature.

6. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, set aside.

7. In another larger bowl whisk the eggs, remaining ¾ cup of sugar and 1 ¼ cup of olive oil.

8. Add the dry ingredients into the bowl with the egg mixture and beat on low until a batter is formed. Gently fold the peaches and juice into the bowl with batter.

9. Transfer batter and fruit into the prepared dish and bake 35 minutes or until golden, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

10.Remove from the oven, cool, cut into slices, serve, and enjoy!

Helpful Hints

· Keep cake loosely wrapped in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

· No peaches on hand, use fresh blueberries, quartered nectarines, or even thinly sliced strawberries.

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