Description
This Peaches and Cream Cake is a delightful summer dessert featuring layers of moist vanilla cake, sweet ripe peaches, and luscious whipped cream. Perfect for gatherings, this creamy peach dessert is easy to make, refreshing, and packed with fruity flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 cups fresh or canned peaches (sliced)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Stir in vanilla.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream into the wet mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
Fold in half of the peaches. Pour into the cake pan and smooth top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely.
Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Top cooled cake with whipped cream and remaining peach slices.
Chill before serving.
Notes
Use canned peaches if fresh ones are not available.
Add a hint of cinnamon for extra flavor.
This cake can be made a day ahead and stored chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg