Honey-Sweetened Peach Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2/3 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for tossing peaches
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh peach, thinly sliced, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and honey together until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Cream butter and honey
4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the Greek yogurt, mixing just until combined after each addition.

6. 6

   Toss the diced peaches with 1 tablespoon flour, then fold them gently into the batter.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

8. 8

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

   35:00 · Bake cake
9. 9

   Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then blend in the Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and thick.

11. 11

    Spread the Greek yogurt frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

12. 12

    Arrange the sliced peaches over the top for garnish just before serving.