Description
Peaches and Cream Cake is a light and luscious dessert featuring layers of tender cake, sweet fresh peaches, and rich cream cheese whipped cream frosting. Perfect for warm weather celebrations, this easy-to-make cake combines fresh fruity flavors with creamy textures for a refreshing treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
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1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus ingredients required by the box)
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2–3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or canned peaches, drained)
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Bake the Cake: Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions. Bake in two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Let cakes cool completely.
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Prepare the Cream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese until smooth and combined.
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Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream frosting on top. Arrange peach slices evenly over the frosting.
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Add Second Layer: Place the second cake layer on top. Spread remaining cream frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
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Decorate: Garnish the top with additional peach slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
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Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
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Drain canned or frozen peaches thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
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For a citrus twist, add lemon zest to the frosting.
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Stabilize frosting with gelatin if needed for longer-lasting texture.
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Substitute mascarpone or Greek yogurt for cream cheese to change flavor profile.
Notes
Drain canned or frozen peaches thoroughly to prevent sogginess.For a citrus twist, add lemon zest to the frosting.Stabilize frosting with gelatin if needed for longer-lasting texture.Substitute mascarpone or Greek yogurt for cream cheese to change flavor profile.
