This Vanilla Peach Layer Cake is the perfect elegant dessert for summer. A tender, moist vanilla cake is layered with a sweet peaches and cream frosting, with chunks of fresh peaches.
yield 8 -12 slices
INGREDIENTS
Cake:
4½ cups cake flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup + 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs + 1 egg white
¾ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
Peach Frosting:
5 cups peeled and sliced peaches (5-6 fresh or 2 16-ounce packages frozen), divided
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
pinch of salt
2 10-ounce containers non-dairy whipped topping, defrosted
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
pinch of salt
1 fresh peach, sliced for garnish (if desired)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cake
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare 3, 8-inch round cake pans by spraying liberally with non-stick cooking spray.
- Sift together cake flour, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Slowly add the eggs and mix well until combined.
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