Description
A moist and fluffy cake layered with fresh peaches and a rich, creamy topping, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then add the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with the milk until just mixed.
- Fold in 1.5 cups of sliced peaches and transfer the batter to prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake by layering with whipped cream and remaining sliced peaches between the cake layers.
Notes
For a lighter topping, consider using coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: peaches, cake, summer dessert, creamy topping, baking