Spongy and soaked with delicious peach syrup. This cake is pretty enough to be the centerpiece on your Mother's Day table.
This is one of my favorite cakes. Brings back memories of my childhood. My mom used to make something similar for my birthdays, she added a few layers of meringues that really takes it to another level. Unfortunately, my oven does not keep the right temperature to bake the meringues, so I console myself with this simple peaches and cream sponge cake.
This sponge cake is very light, tender and not very sweet. I used canned peaches because I like to use part of the syrup to brush the top of the cakes; having peaches as the first layer, you ensure that it remains moist. The whipped cream gives it the perfect sweetness.
To make sure your cake rises well, it is important to fold gently and not over mix the flour with the yolk mixture and then with the egg whites. It is also important to use un- greased cake pans and do not open the oven door while your cakes are in there.
Something I learned recently, is to add some low fat powdered milk to the cream before beating it (besides putting in it in the freezer 10 minutes before using it). This helps stabilize the cream (you won't get watery cream after a few hours). You can skip this if you are going to eat the cake right away.
If you would like to cover the entire cake with cream, beat 3 cups of cream and maybe add a tablespoon of sugar.
I prefer to eat this cake the next day when the cake has absorbed the yummy syrup. Enjoy!
Are you doing something special with or for your mom? Mine is in another country, and it's a time to remember the beautiful moments we've spent together. This year I’ll share it with other moms with young children and encourage them in the work they are doing. Happy Mother's Day!
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- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup sugar (200 g)
- 1-1/4 cup self-rising flour (156.25 g)
- 1/2 cup sugar (100 g)
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon low fat powdered milk
- 1 sliced canned peaches (280g /9.8 oz)
Half an hour before making the cakes: separate the egg whites from the egg yolks and allow them to stand at room temperature. In a big mixing bowl beat with an electric mixer the egg yolks for 5 minutes on high. Add the vanilla and almond extracts, and milk; beat on low until combined. Gradually beat in the 1 cup of sugar at low speed (add 2 tablespoons at a time). Increase to high speed; beat until mixture thickens and doubles in volume (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of flour over the egg yolk mixture and fold until combined. Repeat with the rest of the flour, using only 1/4 cup of flour at a time. Set aside.
- Wash the beaters well. In a large mixing bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form (about 3 minutes). Gradually add the 1/2 cup of sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold 1 cup of the beaten egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture; add the remaining egg white mixture and fold again. Pour into 2 un-greased 9.5x1-3/4-inch round cake pans.
- Bake at 325°F/162.7°C for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool thoroughly and loosen sides of cake from pan and remove from pan.
- For the filling: In a medium mixing bowl beat the cream, sugar and powdered milk until firm peaks form, about 5 minutes.
- To assemble, place a cake layer on a cake plate. Poke the cake with a fork. Pour 4 tablespoons of peach syrup. Add a layer of peaches, making sure you cover the whole cake. Add a layer of cream (about 3/4 of the cream) (I used Wilton 2D tip). Top with the remaining cake layer. Pour 4 tablespoons of syrup. Spread a thin layer of cream. If desired, pipe some cream on the cake. Add some peaches.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Jennifer
BEST PEACH CAKE EVER!!!!!! I will be making this for brunch!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
I hope you like it Jennifer!
Liz
YUM! Peaches and cream are like the ultimate summer dessert! This sponge cake has me excited for warmer weather!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes. Perfect for summer. We're just finishing up our summer 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Never thought of peach as an option to use as a topping over cakes. Looks so yummy and tasty. Thanks for your lovely recipe too.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks for coming by Veena 🙂
Toni
This was such a gorgeous dessert! Such a huge hit!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks, Toni 🙂
Julia
Your sponges look so perfect! Thanks for the powder milk tip!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks, Julia!
Emily
What a great tip about the powdered milk! I'd never heard of that before. Great recipe!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks, Emily! yes, powdered milk works great for stabilizing cream. 🙂
Confused
When does the milk go in ?? Oh dear...
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks for noticing! it goes with the egg yolks.
Lathiya
The cake looks awesome..Thank you for sharing the tips..very useful
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thank you Lathiya!
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Can I please have a slice? This looks so good!!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
I would love to share a piece with you! Thanks for coming by.
Julia
I’d love to learn how to make a good sponge cake. This recipe looks fantastic!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Julia! I hope you try it 🙂
Antonia
I adore cakes with whipped cream, and your cake looks amazing1 Thanks for the powdered milk tip! Thank you for sharing over at Fiesta Friday! 😀
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Antonia for coming by. Nothing like whipped cream 🙂