Easy Peach Cake with Yogurt

Ingredients

• 270 g "00" flour (- 2 1/4 cups)
• 150 g granulated sugar (- 3/4 cup )
• 125 g plain yogurt (- 1/2 cup)
• 3 medium eggs
• 14 g baking powder (- 1 tablespoon )
• 80 g olive oil (- 1/3 cup (mild flavor))
• 1 lemon zest
• 3 medium peaches
• brown sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

1. 1

   peel and cut: Peel the peaches and cut them into thin slices. Set aside while you prepare the batter.

2. 2

   whisk: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar for about one minute. You don’t need to beat them until fluffy, just combine until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the yogurt and mix again. Then pour in the olive oil and stir until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Add the lemon zest and mix.

5. 5

   sift and add: Sift the flour and baking powder together, then add them to the bowl. Mix gently until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.

6. 6

   pour: Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan (or line it with parchment paper). Pour in the batter and spread it evenly with a spatula.

7. 7

   Arrange the peach slices on top in a circular pattern, slightly overlapping them. Do not press them down - the batter will rise around the peaches as it bakes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the surface with brown sugar to create a golden, caramelized top.

9. 9

   bake: Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C), static setting. Bake in the center rack for about 50 minutes. Check the cake after 45 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center: if it comes out clean, it’s ready. Otherwise, continue baking for another 5–10 minutes as needed.

10. 10

    cool and serve: Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan. Serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. This cake is perfect for breakfast, with coffee, or as a light dessert.