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Cozy Rustic Skillet Peach Cake Recipe with Easy Honey Vanilla Ice Cream

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A warm, tender skillet peach cake with caramelized peaches and a golden crumb, paired perfectly with homemade honey vanilla ice cream. This easy dessert is comforting, rustic, and perfect for casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for caramelizing peaches)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the sliced peaches and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of sugar. Cook gently for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peaches soften and start to caramelize. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and oil or melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
  3. Pour the batter evenly over the caramelized peaches in the skillet, spreading gently with a spatula.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the skillet on the middle rack and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. While the cake bakes, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, honey, vanilla extract (or seeds), and salt in a bowl. If using an ice cream maker, churn according to instructions. If not, pour mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes for 2–3 hours to break up ice crystals.
  7. Serve warm peach cake topped with a generous scoop of honey vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cake. Caramelize peaches slowly over medium heat for best flavor. If no cast iron skillet, use oven-safe pan but texture may differ. For ice cream without a machine, stir every 30 minutes while freezing to maintain creaminess. Let ice cream soften 10 minutes at room temperature before serving if too hard.

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Keywords: peach cake, skillet cake, honey vanilla ice cream, rustic dessert, easy peach dessert, caramelized peaches, homemade ice cream

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