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Peaches and Cream Layer Cake

Peaches and Cream Layer Cake

This Peaches and Cream Layer Cake is a delightful summer dessert featuring moist vanilla cake, fresh peaches, and airy whipped cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 38 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
For the Peach Filling
  • 4 pieces fresh peaches sliced
For the Whipped Cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 6-inch cake pans
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans by greasing them well.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste, mixing until just combined for about 2 minutes.
  4. Mix in the buttermilk on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  5. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
  6. Divide the batter among the cake pans and bake for 35-38 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Slice the peaches, toss with sugar, and let sit for 30 minutes to create syrup.
  9. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add sugar and vanilla bean paste until stiff peaks form.
  10. If domed, level the cake tops with a serrated knife and layer with peach syrup, peach slices, and whipped cream.
  11. Repeat the layering process with the remaining cake layers and cover entire cake with whipped cream.
  12. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving and enjoy your Peaches and Cream Layer Cake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing.

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