Sweet peaches, fluffy batter, and a delicate creamy flavor come together in this simple cup sponge cake, perfect as a summer dessert or a treat with coffee. Thanks to the fruit, it stays pleasantly moist, while the surface turns golden brown during baking.
This recipe requires no weighing or complicated steps. Simply whisk the eggs with sugar, gradually add the remaining ingredients, and spread the batter on a baking tray. You can substitute the peaches with other fruit as you like. Serve the finished cake warm or chilled, on its own, with whipped cream, or with ice cream.
What You Will Need
For the batter:
- 4 eggs,
- 2 cups granulated sugar,
- 1 cup heavy cream,
- 3 cups semi-coarse flour,
- 1 packet baking powder.
For finishing:
- peaches or other fruit of your choice,
- fat for greasing the tray,
- flour for dusting the tray.
The original recipe does not specify the amount of fruit, fat, or flour for preparing the tray, so adjust these according to the size of your tray and your taste.
Step-by-step Preparation:
1. Preparing the oven and tray: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Carefully grease a 30 × 40 cm baking tray and dust it thoroughly with flour so you can easily remove the baked cake later.
2. Preparing the fruit: Prepare the peaches or other chosen fruit so they can be evenly distributed over the entire surface of the batter. Adjust the amount to your taste and the size of the fruit used.
3. Whisking the eggs: Combine the eggs with granulated sugar and whisk them into a stiff foam. Pay close attention to this stage, as well-whisked eggs help create a light and fluffy batter.
4. Adding the cream: Gradually add the heavy cream to the egg foam. Mix well so the cream blends evenly with the eggs and sugar.
5. Incorporating the flour: Mix the semi-coarse flour with the baking powder and sift together. Then gradually add to the liquid mixture, carefully but thoroughly mixing so there are no dry spots and the batter remains fluffy.
6. Spreading the batter: Pour the prepared batter onto the greased and floured tray. Level the surface as needed so the cake has an even height after baking.
7. Adding the fruit: Evenly distribute the prepared peaches or other fruit of your choice over the batter. Try to spread them across the whole surface so every slice gets some fruit.
8. Baking: Place the cake in the oven preheated to 180°C and bake for 15–20 minutes. The time may vary depending on your oven, so watch the baking closely. The finished cake should be cooked through and beautifully golden on top.
9. Serving: Let the baked cake cool slightly or completely, depending on your preference. Serve on its own, or add whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
What Fruit Can You Use?
You can substitute peaches with any fruit you like. When arranging, make sure to cover the batter evenly so every part of the cake is fruity. The original recipe does not specify the exact amount, so adjust according to the tray size and your desired fruit-to-batter ratio.
How to Watch the Cake While Baking
The suggested baking time of 15–20 minutes is approximate, as every oven bakes a little differently. Check the cake regularly towards the end. The batter should be cooked through and the surface nicely golden.
Final Tip
You can serve the cake warm or completely chilled. On its own, it goes well with coffee or tea; for a more festive touch, add whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
