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Peaches and Cream Cake

Delicious Peaches and Cream Cake for Easy Summer Treats

This Peaches and Cream Cake is a delightful summer dessert blending vanilla cake with juicy peaches and creamy topping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Vegetable oil or melted coconut oil for tropical flavor
  • 1 cup Whole milk or non-dairy milk
  • 3 large Eggs or aquafaba for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch or omit for more flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder ensure freshness
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups Canned peaches or fresh ripe peaches
For the Cream Cheese Topping
  • 16 ounces Cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Reserved peach juice or peach nectar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar or sugar alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment or baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla to dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and fold in the peaches, distributing evenly.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and peach juice until fluffy; spread over the peaches.
  6. Mix remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until edges are golden and center is jiggle-free.
  8. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb. Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth topping.

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