Description
Looking for a dessert that’s light, fruity, and irresistibly creamy? This Peaches and Cream Cake delivers just that. A soft, golden cake base topped with fluffy whipped cream and sweet peach slices makes this a go-to treat for summer gatherings, easy dinners, or cozy weekend baking. It’s perfect for anyone searching for quick breakfast treats, easy dinner desserts, or fresh snack ideas. Whether you use fresh, canned, or frozen peaches, the results are beautifully consistent and crowd-pleasing. This easy recipe is a flavorful blend of comfort and elegance—ideal for your favorite food ideas list!
Ingredients
2 cups sliced peaches
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar (for sautéing peaches)
0.5 cup butter (softened)
0.75 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
optional powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Peel and slice fresh peaches (or drain canned peaches). Sauté with butter and sugar if using fresh. Let cool.
2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Combine with wet ingredients until smooth.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.
6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
7. Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Chill.
8. Spread whipped cream over cooled cake and top with peach slices.
9. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use firm ripe peaches for best texture and flavor.
Chill the whipped cream and cake separately if assembling later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: peaches and cream cake, easy dessert, fruit cake, summer cake, whipped cream cake