Get ready to indulge in a deliciously moist and flavorful Peaches and Cream cake, made entirely from scratch. This delightful dessert is the perfect addition to your summer gatherings, guaranteed to impress your guests. With a combination of juicy peaches, creamy filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to create this irresistible treat.

Ingredients for the Cake:

• Butter: 2 sticks (226g), unsalted, slightly softened
• Sugar: 2 cups (400g)
• Eggs: 3 large
• Sour Cream: 1 cup (242g)
• Milk: ⅓ cup (81g)
• Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons (8g)
• Cake Flour: 3 cups (342g) – If you don’t have cake flour, see the substitution tip below
• Baking Powder: 3 teaspoons
• Salt: ½ teaspoon (3g)
• Peaches: 1 ½ cups, diced, tossed in 1 tablespoon of flour (fresh or canned)
• If using canned peaches, buy two 15oz (425g) cans and reserve the juice for brushing the cake layers.
• If using fresh peaches, you’ll need 6 to 8, depending on their size.
• Peach Preserves/Jam

Ingredients for the Peaches and Cream Filling:

• Vanilla Instant Pudding: 1 small box Jell-O (3.4oz/96g)
• Heavy Cream/Whipping Cream: 2 cups
• Diced Peaches: 1 cup (fresh or canned)

Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• Butter: 2 sticks (226g), unsalted, slightly softened
• Cream Cheese: 2 (8 oz) packages, full-fat (total weight 452g)
• Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons (8g)
• Salt: ½ teaspoon (2g, optional to balance sweetness)
• Powdered Sugar: 6 to 6 ½ cups (690g to 747g)
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Instructions for the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8×2 inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, blend the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract with a fork. Set aside.
4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, beating on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
5. Add Eggs: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each yolk is fully incorporated.
6. Combine Mixtures: Alternately add the flour mixture and the sour cream mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the diced peaches (tossed in flour) into the cake batter.
8. Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the three pans. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the cakes to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before removing them from the pans.

Substitution Tip: If you don’t have cake flour, you can substitute by removing 2 tablespoons of flour from each cup and replacing them with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Whisk together to blend.

Instructions for the Filling:

1. Prepare Pudding: In a medium bowl, combine the dry pudding mix with 2 cups of cream. Use a hand mixer to blend until thick and fluffy.
2. Add Peaches: Fold in the diced peaches.

Note: Cakes with this filling should be refrigerated.

Instructions for the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Cream Butter: Cut the butter into slices and beat on low to medium speed until softened and smooth.
2. Add Cream Cheese: Add the softened cream cheese to the butter and beat until fully incorporated.
3. Add Vanilla and Sugar: Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until blended. Increase the speed and mix until fluffy. If the frosting becomes too soft, refrigerate briefly.

Tip: This frosting is best when used chilled. If made in advance, refrigerate and let it soften slightly before using. Do not microwave to soften.

Cake Assembly:

1. Layer 1: Place the first cake layer on a cake base or pedestal. Lightly brush with the reserved peach juice.
2. Frosting Dam: Pipe a dam of cream cheese frosting around the edge of the cake layer using a piping bag.
3. Add Preserves: Spread a layer of Peach Preserves on top.
4. Add Filling: Top with a layer of the Peaches and Cream filling.

Enjoy:

Indulge in every bite of this luscious Peaches and Cream cake! It’s a refreshing, summery treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.