Last Updated on March 25, 2022
If you are looking for a summer dessert, this delicious peaches and cream cake from scratch is a wonderful option. The combination of fresh, juicy peaches paired with homemade cake is hard to resist. You will definitely want to hold onto this delicious recipe.
No matter your baking experience, this cake is a simple yet tasty recipe to make. It is great for serving at summer BBQs, potlucks, or dinner parties. This recipe is sure to be a hit no matter what the occasion is.
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
- 5 egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2 large peaches, pitted and diced (about 10 ounces total)
- Whipped cream
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Wire rack
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Step by Step Instructions
Step One: Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. With parchment paper line the bottom of your cake pan.
Step Two: Whisk Together Dry Ingredients
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl,
Step Three: Beat Butter and Sugar
Using an electric mixer with a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Beat the mixture on low speed until it is smooth and creamy.
Step Four: Add Egg Whites and Vanilla
Add the egg whites and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed for about one minute, until the mixture becomes thick.
Step Five: Add Coconut Milk and Dry Ingredients
Add the coconut milk and half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds.
Add in the rest of the dry ingredients and beat on low speed for another 30 seconds. After, beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
Step Six: Add in the Peaches
Remove the core of your peaches and chop them into small pieces. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in 3/4 of your diced peaches to the cake batter. Refrigerate the remainder of the peaches.
Step Seven: Bake the Cake
Gently pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake the cake for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Best cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack. When ready to remove, use a knife to loosen the cake then invert it on a plate. Peel off the parchment paper.
Step Eight: Decorate the Cake
Top the cake with whipped cream and add the remainder of the diced peaches to the top. Slice and serve the cake.
Servings and Preparation Time
Tips and Tricks
Since this cake has whipped cream on it, store it in the fridge. Usually, it can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
The whipped cream will not freeze well on the cake. However, you can freeze the unfrosted cake for about three months. Wrap it in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil or an airtight container.
When ready to enjoy, allow the cake to thaw at room temperature for two hours or in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, top with whipped cream and freshly diced peaches.
Before cutting your peaches, be sure to thoroughly wash them off. It is important to clean all fruit before consuming it.
This cake tastes great on its own, but it is extra good when served with a scoop of ice cream. Try serving it with vanilla ice cream on the side for a refreshing summer treat. Even try it with a drizzle of caramel on top.
Delicious Peaches and Cream Cake From Scratch
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter at room temperature (1/2 cup)
- 5 egg whites
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 2 large peaches pitted and diced (about 10 ounces total)
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan - Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. With parchment paper line the bottom of your cake pan.
- Whisk Together Dry Ingredients - Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl,
- Beat Butter and Sugar - Using an electric mixer with a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar. Beat the mixture on low speed until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add Egg Whites and Vanilla - Add the egg whites and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed for about one minute, until the mixture becomes thick.
- Add Coconut Milk and Dry Ingredients - Add the coconut milk and half of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds.
- Add in the rest of the dry ingredients and beat on low speed for another 30 seconds. After, beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
- Add in the Peaches - Remove the core of your peaches and chop them into small pieces. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in 3/4 of your diced peaches to the cake batter. Refrigerate the remainder of the peaches.
- Bake the Cake - Gently pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake the cake for about one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Best cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack. When ready to remove, use a knife to loosen the cake then invert it on a plate. Peel off the parchment paper.
- Decorate the Cake - Top the cake with whipped cream and add the remainder of the diced peaches to the top. Slice and serve the cake.
Notes
Amazing Fresh Peaches and Cream Cake Recipe
If you are a fan of peaches and cream desserts, this cake is the perfect choice for you. It is a lovely balance between fresh peaches, vanilla cake, and whipped cream frosting. You can’t go wrong with this classic and delicious summer dessert.
This recipe is simple to make, which is great if you have no prior baking experience. You will love eating it by itself or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It is sure to be a hit at any party you host, as it is something that your guests will love.
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Ever since she was a young girl, Anna has been a lover of desserts. As an adult, she enjoys
baking a variety of desserts from cakes, cookies, brownies, bread, and more from scratch. She
enjoys sharing her passion for baking with others who also have a sweet tooth. From properly
measuring ingredients to making sure they are the correct temperature, Anna knows the
importance small details can make in baking. She wants to share her experience with others in
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