This quick and easy Peach Almond Olive Oil Cake is both Gluten Free and Dairy Free. This light and moist Peach Cake made with Almond Flour is simply perfect for summer!
Why we love this recipe
The recipe for this Peach and Almond Olive Oil Cake is perfect if you don't have much time to bake and/or do not want to spend the entire afternoon in the kitchen.
Using Olive Oil makes the cake really moist and replacing Plain Flour with Almond Meal brings a nice lightness and nutty flavour. Just like my Orange Almond Cake or Almond Pear Cake, this recipe is both Gluten Free AND Dairy Free!
This cake is inspired by this recipe from Salted Plains.
Baking with Peaches
We are slowly getting to the end of Peach season here in Australia. After making these Peach Galette and Peach Frangipane Tart, I tried to make the most out of them until they run out with this cake!
However, if Peaches are not in season where you live, I can completely imagine making this cake with many other fruits: Nectarines, Apples, Pears or even Berries.
If you try this recipe with another fruit than Peaches, let me know how you go, I would love to hear about it!
How to make this Peach Almond Cake
This recipe should not take you more than 20 minutes to make, and bakes in approximately 30 minutes. Having a freshly baked cake ready in less than an hour, isn't that the dream!?
I used a springform pan like this one which is my favourite type of pan. I hate making cakes that should be perfect only to realise that I cannot get them out of their tray! Seriously, how many time has that happened to you? I usually use baking paper to line my baking pans but I don't like how it leaves its imprint on the cakes edges.
For that reason, I almost only exclusively use baking pan that have either removable edges or releasable sides. They come in many different shapes and sizes (I've got 4 or 5 different ones) and should be relatively easy to find around you or online.
If you don't already have one, I really recommend using them because they will make your life 10 times easier!
More Gluten Free and Dairy Free Desserts:
- Vegan Banana Bread (Sugar Free)
- Coconut Panna Cotta with Strawberries
- Vegan No Bake Mango Cheesecake
Made this recipe?
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Recipe
Peach and Almond Olive Oil Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200gr) Almond Meal
- 1/4 cup (30gr) Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (50gr) Brown Sugar
- 1 teasp. Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Soy Milk
- 1/2 teasp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Eggs
- 2 Peaches
Disclaimer
I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven on 180°C.Thinly slice the Peaches and set aside.
- Separate the Egg Whites and Yolks and place in two bowls.
- In a third large bowl, combine the Almond Meal, Cornstarch, Brown Sugar, Baking Powder and Salt.
- In the bowl with the Egg Yolks, add the Soy Milk, Olive Oil and Vanilla Extract. Whisk well until all combined.
- Gradually incorporate the Liquid batter (eggs, milk and olive oil) to the Dry Ingredient bowl (almond meal). Make sure you are whisking while you pour the liquid in to avoid creating lumps. Set aside.
- Whisk the Egg Whites with the Pinch of Salt until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the Egg Whites with the other ingredients, gradually adding it to the batter. I find it easier to add the Egg Whites in 2 or 3 times, but be careful not to over-mix the batter and break the Egg Whites.
- Pour the cake batter in a deep round, non-stick cake pan, preferable with removable edge.Place the Peach Slices over the cake. I created a circle pattern starting from the center of the cake and working my way to the edges, but it is obviously up to you how you choose to place the fruits!
- Bake the cake for 20 to 30 minutes at 180°.When ready, let it cool down before removing from pan.
Tried this recipe? Make sure to leave a comment and star rating below!
Miss Mental says
It looks yum! i'm allergic for nuts tho 🙁
thefoodiejourney says
Ah that's a shame! I'm sure you can try to switch the Almond Meal for normal, Plain Flour though! Maybe just need to reduce the quantity of flour a bit
Miss Mental says
I'm definately gonna try to find a substitute, I'm not rly a great cook but i think i might be able to make this ^^
thefoodiejourney says
I would definitely give it a go! I would do 1 1/2 cup of Plain Flour (or any flour really) instead of Almond Meal, and maybe add one extra egg to the recipe to make sure it's not too dense.
Let me know how you go!
sharablesarcasm says
Looks good!
thefoodiejourney says
thank you!
strongerbynature says
Mmmm this looks so yummy ! This is a treat I definitely would not mind trying out !
thefoodiejourney says
You definitely should 😉
Mariah says
This looks beyond delicious! Thank you for sharing, I cannot wait to add this to my baking list!
thefoodiejourney says
Thank you, happy you enjoyed it and hope you'll try the recipe yourself 🙂
Jeanelle says
omg omg. what more can I say. I am definitely making this
thefoodiejourney says
It is a delicious one! Let me know when you make it!
Ruxandra says
I showed my kids the pictures and they would love to try to make this; it looks delicious.
thefoodiejourney says
That would be a great, easy cake to make with kids! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
betterasus says
My mouth is literally watering looking at this!
thefoodiejourney says
Happy you like it! Now time to make it to satisfy your stomach too 😉
Faiza says
Hi! Wen u say cup...does it mean the thing that sum people like me call mug as in the one with 240ml capacity?
thefoodiejourney says
Hi Faiza!
I mean Cup as the unit of volume used in cooking/baking, mainly in the US. This is not equal to any cup you would have in your cupboard but to a specific unit of measurement. I am not sure where you are from but they are usually easy to find in cooking stores or even supermarkets. If you do not have this equipment, you can also easily convert it into grams or ml; check this website: http://dish.allrecipes.com/cup-to-gram-conversions/
Let me know if this is still not clear and I'll try to forward you more information 😉
You can see the Ikea ones here if that helps: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10100886/
Well Worn Suitcase says
That looks so beautiful and delicious! Since our seasons are opposite, I'll have to file this away to try in a few months when the peaches are ripe. Yum!
thefoodiejourney says
Glad you enjoyed it! I know, I have been struggling with being in sync with the rest of the world when it comes to season hehe!
Debra O. says
Dear Ms. Foodie, I have to wait until August to pluck the ripest peaches straight off the tree so although it is not autumn either, I will use apples, omit the cornstarch, add cinnimon and turn this into a Passover recipe next week! Bon Appetit! And thanks. Your photos are mouth-watering!
thefoodiejourney says
I'm sure it'll be delicious with apples too!
Also if you remove the Cornstarch for Passah, maybe replace it with Potato Starch? xx