Description

This Peaches and Cream Cake is the perfect summer dessert, featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake, a juicy peach filling, and light whipped cream frosting. It’s sweet, fruity, and effortlessly elegant—ideal for warm-weather celebrations, picnics, or any occasion that calls for a homemade showstopper. Keywords: peaches and cream cake, summer fruit cake, peach layer cake, whipped cream cake, peach dessert recipe, homemade vanilla cake.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sour cream

For the Peach Filling:

2 cups fresh or canned peaches, diced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk and sour cream, mixing until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
For the filling, cook peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Cool before using.
For the frosting, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread peach filling on top, then add the second layer. Frost the top and sides with whipped cream.
Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use fresh summer peaches for the best flavor, but canned peaches work year-round.
Optional: garnish with peach slices or mint leaves for presentation.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.