Peaches and Cream Layer Cake

Peaches and Cream Layer Cake
145 min.
16
374kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our Peaches and Cream Layer Cake, a dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This luscious cake combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the rich creaminess of whipped frosting, creating a heavenly treat that is both visually stunning and deliciously satisfying.

Perfect for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this cake features layers of moist, fluffy cake infused with pureed peaches, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. The addition of peach preserves adds a delightful twist, making it a true peach lover's dream. With a preparation time of just 145 minutes, you can easily whip up this showstopper for your next family gathering or dinner party.

Not only is this cake a feast for the taste buds, but it also offers a beautiful presentation. Topped with fresh peach slices and a drizzle of peach preserves, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table. Each slice is a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, with a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy a slice without guilt. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz peaches frozen thawed drained sliced
  • box cake mix yellow
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup peach preserves 
  • 3.3 cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened (do not use margarine)
  • tablespoons peaches 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 
  • tablespoons peach preserves 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. Reserve 8 peach slices for garnish; cover and refrigerate. In blender or food processor, place remaining peaches. Cover; blend until pureed. Reserve 1/4 cup blended peaches for filling; cover and refrigerate.
  2. In large bowl, beat remaining blended peaches, the cake mix, oil, 1/4 cup whipping cream and the eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pans.
  4. Bake 8-inch rounds 31 to 36 minutes, 9-inch rounds 26 to 33 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; carefully remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In small bowl, stir reserved 1/4 cup blended peaches and 1/4 cup peach preserves until blended. Set aside for filling.
  6. In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, liqueur and just enough of the 2 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until smooth and spreadable.
  7. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate.
  8. Spread peach filling over layer to within 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up. Frost side and top of cake with frosting.
  9. In small bowl, stir 3 tablespoons peach preserves; carefully spoon preserves around top edge of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Just before serving, cut reserved peach slices lengthwise in half; place on top of cake. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories374kcal
Protein2.91%
Fat33.3%
Carbs63.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.91
Glycemic Load
4.42
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.0960869167162%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.58mg
Catechin
1.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.71mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:373.57kcal
18.68%
Fat:14.04g
21.6%
Saturated Fat:3.95g
24.7%
Carbohydrates:60.53g
20.18%
Net Carbohydrates:59.59g
21.67%
Sugar:44.95g
49.94%
Cholesterol:37.01mg
12.34%
Sodium:322.67mg
14.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.77g
5.53%
Phosphorus:129.75mg
12.97%
Vitamin K:10.4µg
9.9%
Vitamin A:478.97IU
9.58%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.61%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.39%
Calcium:81.88mg
8.19%
Folate:28.95µg
7.24%
Selenium:4.63µg
6.62%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.9%
Iron:0.98mg
5.47%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.03%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.36%
Fiber:0.94g
3.76%
Copper:0.06mg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.12%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.54%
Vitamin C:2.08mg
2.53%
Potassium:79.17mg
2.26%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.03%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.9%
Magnesium:7.6mg
1.9%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.7%