Gluten-Free Peach and Almond Cake

This gluten-free peach and almond cake looks as good as it tastes. The cake is incredibly easy to make. The brown sugar caramelizes with the fresh peaches and almonds. Then the peach and almond cake is light, fluffy, and super moist. The perfect way to use up those end-of-summer peaches.

Gluten-Free Peach and Almond Cake

The peaches in the batter keep the cake super moist; gluten-free desserts can often be dry. I love the look of the fresh peaches peeking out on top like a pineapple upside-down cake. The brown sugar caramelizes the peaches and slivered almonds while the whole cake bakes and becomes super fluffy. The peaches add a natural sweetness and the perfect amount of tartness. Fresh peaches are great if you can get them; if not, canned peaches can be substituted. I used King Arthur’s Measure for Measure gluten-free blend, which contains Xanthan Gum. If your gluten-free flour does not contain Xanthan, add 1 tsp to your dry ingredients.

Ingredients needed to make gluten-free peach and almond cake~

• Peaches
• Slivered Almonds
• Gluten-Free Flour Blend
• Brown Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Eggs
• Milk or non-dairy milk
• Butter (melted)
• Almond Extract

Notes for Success~

• The almond extract adds the almond flavor, so try not to skip it, but you can use vanilla extract if you do not have almond extract.
• You can substitute canned peaches if you cannot find fresh peaches.
• I have not tested the recipe with any other gluten-free flour, so I cannot guarantee success with another type of GF flour.
• You can store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The cake will keep a little longer in the fridge (up to 5 days)

Here are some more fruity dessert recipes~

• Nectarine and Almond Crisp
• Peaches and Cream Ice Cream

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5 from 3 votes

Gluten Free Peach and Almond Cake

The gluten free peach and almond cake is perfectly sweetened from the fresh peaches and super moist. This recipe only requires a few steps and comes out perfect every time. No one will know it is gluten free.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Author: Jennifer Struss

Ingredients

• 4 fresh peaches (or 1 ½ cups of canned peaches)
• ¾ cup +1 tbsp Brown sugar (divided)
• ¼ cup Slivered Almonds
• 2 Eggs
• ½ cup Melted Butter
• 1 cup Milk or Non-Dairy Milk
• 1 tsp Almond Extract
• 1½ cups Gluten Free Flour Blend
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ⅛ tsp Salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a bunt pan with butter. Sprinkle slivered almonds and 1 tbsp of brown sugar in an even layer around the bottom of the bunt pan. Slice one peach into thin slices and layer evenly on top of the almonds and sugar.
• Prepare the fresh peaches by removing the pit and chopping them into large chunks. Add the peaches to a food processor or blender and pulse until the peaches are finely chopped. This can also be done by hand.
• Combine the GF flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
• In a large bowl combine melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, milk, and almond extract. Mix well until combined.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients along with the chopped peaches and mix until combined. Pour the batter in the bunt pan. Bake the cake for 45 minutes. Allow the cake to cool then invert onto a plate and enjoy.

Notes

The almond extract adds the almond flavor so try not to skip it, but you can use vanilla extract if you do not have almond. You can substitute canned peaches if you cannot find fresh peaches. I have not tested the recipe with any other gluten free flour so I cannot guarantee sucess with another type of GF flour. The cake can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.