Peaches and Whipped Cream Delight: A Summery Layer Cake Treat

Prepare Yourself for a Tempting Homemade Peaches and Cream Layer Cake – Ideal for Your Summer Celebrations!

Cake Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup diced peaches

Peaches and Cream Filling:

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup diced peaches

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Cake Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease and flour three 8×2-inch round cake pans. Having three layers will result in shorter layers but more delicious filling per slice.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
3. In another bowl or large measuring cup, mix sour cream, milk, and vanilla essence. Set aside.
4. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
6. Alternately add the flour mixture and the sour cream mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until smooth, but avoid overmixing.
7. Toss diced peaches with 1 tablespoon of flour and gently fold them into the cake batter, which will be thick.
8. Divide the batter among the three pans, smoothing the tops.
9. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
10. Allow the cakes to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before turning them out.

Filling Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix and heavy cream. Use a hand mixer to whip until the mixture thickens and becomes fluffy.
2. Gently fold in one cup of diced peaches.

Cream Cheese Frosting Instructions:

1. Slice the butter and add it to your mixer’s bowl. Beat on low to medium speed until the butter is softened and smooth.
2. Incorporate the softened cream cheese into the bowl, beating at low to medium speed until well combined.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until thoroughly blended. Cover the bowl with a towel to prevent a sugar cloud.
5. Increase the mixing speed until the frosting becomes fluffy, being careful not to overbeat. If needed, briefly refrigerate the frosting to firm it up.

Cake Assembly:

1. Place the first cake layer on a cake base or pedestal.
2. brush the layer with the juice from canned peaches, using just enough to coat the top.
3. Pipe a frosting dam about ½ inch from the edge using a disposable piping bag with the tip snipped away. This circle of frosting will contain the filling.
4. Spread a layer of Peach Preserves on top of the light peach juice coating within the frosting dam.
5. Follow with a layer of Peaches and Cream filling.

Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Peaches and Cream Layer Cake! It’s the perfect dessert for those warm summer days and is sure to impress everyone, especially those who appreciate timeless classics.