A delicious blueberry peach coffee cake perfect for summer. Vegan friendly and refined sugar free with a gluten-free option. Recipe and photos updated May 2019.
This past month has been full of milestones for my first born son. He got his license, car, and his first job in just a few weeks. He’s loving the independence and adult responsibilities, but it has been way too emotional for this mama.
I get nervous every time he gets into his car so I stalk him through the Find My Friends app to make sure he gets to his destination safely. Hey, at least he doesn’t have to call me when he gets to each place anymore! 😉
I’ve always been an involved parent and have gotten use to being a part of everything, even more so since I homeschool. It’s hard to stand back and let my “baby bird” fly out of the nest, so to speak.
I know it’s a necessary part of parenting, our kids do in fact grow up eventually. I just can’t believe he’s almost an adult already! I mean, wasn’t I his age just a few years ago?!?!
Well, at least it felt like a few years ago…I don’t care how many, I’m still not old enough to be the parent of an adult! 😜
Unfortunately, time passes us by way too quickly. One moment you’re a kid, then you’re having kids, and before you know it, your kids and grand kids are having kids! 😳🙈
Omg, I’m definitely not ready for that! I’m so very thankful for this crazy, beautiful life, however fast it’s flying by. My goal is to always live in the moment with my friends and family, so I can truly cherish the precious time I get with them.
Life is short and tomorrow isn’t promised, so I choose to put the phone down so I can talk to my kids about their day. I choose to close the laptop and quit work a little early so I can go on a spontaneous date with my hubby.
I choose to turn off the tv so I can get outside and go for a walk with my family. I try to take every opportunity to choose people over our electronic distractions.
In celebration of my son’s recent milestones, we made this yummy cake with his favorite things—peaches and berries! It’s naturally sweetened, vegan friendly, and includes a gluten-free option too! The perfect summer treat!
Blueberry Peach Coffee Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
Description
A delicious summer coffee cake with juicy peaches and blueberries. Vegan friendly and refined sugar free with a gluten-free option.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or for gf: 1 1/2 Gluten Free 1-to-1 All Purpose Baking Flour
+ 1/2 cup almond flour + 1/3 cup coconut flour
)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
or honey
(I used a combo of both)
- 3/4 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
, optional
- sprinkle of turbinado sugar
, optional
+ 
)
or 
(I used a combo of both)
Lemon Syrup: (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour (or use baking spray) an 8 or 9-inch springform pan. You can also use a regular cake pan lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Into your mixing bowl, combine together the flour(s), baking powder, and salt. Add in melted butter, sweetener, milk, and vanilla. Pour batter into your prepared baking pan.
- Top the batter with the peach slices, placing them in a circular patter along the outer rim and continue laying them in the same circular patter in the center. Top the peaches with the blueberries. Finish by sprinkling your almonds along the outer edge of the cake and, if you choose, a small sprinkle of turbinado sugar over the whole cake.
- Place the cake into the oven on the middle rack. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until cake is puffed and center is set. True time will depend on your oven and the size pan you use. Start keeping an eye on it after about 40 minutes or so.
- For the syrup, combine lemon juice, honey, and butter in a small bowl (or saucepan.) Microwave for 30 seconds or so, (or heat over medium heat on the stove) until melted.
- Remove cake from the oven and pour the syrup over the hot cake so that it soaks in. Let cool slightly before removing the cake from the pan. Cake yields about 10–12 servings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
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Blueberry is one of my favorite fruit. I love to prepare for the dish.
My 14 year old sous chef son and I made it last night with fresh peaches and blueberries. We opted for the gluten free instructions. Baked in a heart shaped pan, it turned out absolutely divine! Moist, delicious, and it held together perfectly. We give it 5 stars and we would definitely make it again!
Aww, thank you so much for your very kind review! I am so happy you and your son enjoyed this cake! Love the idea to bake it in a heart shaped pan too! (Sorry for the delayed response…my comment plug-in was broken and I am just now seeing your comment!) Thanks again for stopping by! 🙂
I just wanted to drop a quick thank you!Made this for thanksgiving and it was a hit!and soo easy to put together!
Aw, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment. It put such a smile on my face! I love to hear when people make and enjoy my recipes. I hope you have a wonderful week Vagisha! Thank you again!
Jocelyn, I enjoyed your story. It was so real and honest. I think I enjoy your stories as much as I look forward to seeing what you post next, lol! Keep up the good work! Beautiful cake by the way.
This cake is so so so beautiful Joscelyn! I love all of the fruit on top, its stunning! I know how you feel too, I’ve had so many baking disasters before, and sometimes I’ve just left the kitchen, gone into another room and cried! I hope you’re feeling better now, and this cake looks absolutely perfect, so I really appreciate all of your efforts!! 🙂
Thank you, Harriet! You don’t know how much it helped to hear you say that! I know we don’t always share the downsides in blogging, but it truly makes me feel better to know others have similar struggles. Thanks for always being so encouraging, friend!
Oh Joscelyn. This is the story of my food blogging life. So many pictures that have (luckily) never been seen by anyone but me. So frustrating! Reassuring to hear though it’s not just me AND sounds like it was worth it as this cake looks the BOMB. Wish I could have a slice 🙂
Thanks as always for sharing your talent.
K
Thank you for your encouraging words, Kimberly! It’s nice to hear that others have the same issues. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one. It can be so frustrating at times, but at the end of the day, I’m so thankful that I have this space. I’ve been able to meet so many people and have learned so much along the way. It truly has been such a blessing!
Well, I’m so glad that you didn’t give up because this cake looks amazing! But, anyways, don’t worry! I’ve had more than my fair share of recipe fails, but we live and we learn! So, props for being so dedicated and not giving up! Pinned! 😀
Aww, thank you so much, Kennedy! I know, it happens to us all..I guess sometimes we just need a good cry so we can get on with it, lol! So glad I’m not alone! Thanks for your encouragement, friend!!! 😉
this looks so yummy! x, kenz
http://sincerelykenz.com
Thanks, Kenz!
Lovely!!! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Golden Cor
You’re so welcome! Hope you like it! 🙂
You really can’t go wrong with such ingredients. The cake look very delicious!
Thank you, Iryna! It really is hard to go wrong with these flavors! 🙂
Looks so lovely…I love the way you shot this! I love anything with blueberry.
Thanks, Chelsea! I love anything blueberry too 🙂 Appreciate you stopping by!
Yum! What a peach cake. Delicious! I wonder how it taste. Pinning:)
Thank you so much, Ilona! I’m loving all things peach right now!
This cake looks absolutely wonderful!
Thank you so much, Marsha! We all loved it! 🙂
I imagine eating this with a good cup of coffee and great conversation. I can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks, Raj!! It makes a great coffee/tea pairing! Please let me know how it turns out!
OH my! Looks so good! I made Peach Blueberry Bread last week and it was SO good…one of my new fave combinations. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Stephanie! That fruit combo is amazing, isn’t it?! Your bread idea sounds good too…I’ll have to look for a similar recipe! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Peaches and blueberries are two of my favorite things! This looks heavenly. I must try it soon. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Crystal! Those are two of my favorites as well..It makes a great treat to celebrate the end of summer! 🙂