Peach and Almond Snacking Cake

An irresistibly tender cake for your juicy August peaches

I can’t think of many foods that I look forward to each year more than August peaches. Juicy, plump, and blushing, when they’re good, they’re incredibly flavourful and so full of sweet juice that they must be consumed over the sink, as there’s no stopping it from running down the hand with each bite. Once ripe, the window for eating your peaches is small and if you find yourself with an abundance of them and the urge to make a delicious, moist, and unfussy cake, this is the recipe for you.

I’ve made this cake over and over and love it more each time. Delicately sweet with a tender crumb, it comes together quickly with just two bowls and is rustic in the best way. I love how it bakes, with some of the fruit sinking into the cake, creating tender peachy pockets throughout and an uneven topography on the surface. Leave it out on the counter for grazing or serve it after a meal with a scoop of ice cream, yogurt, or whipped cream for a crowd-pleasing dessert.