Peach Cream Cheese Cake

Peach Cream Cheese Cake

INTRODUCTION

This Peach Cream Cheese Cake is the perfect balance of fruity freshness and creamy indulgence. With layers of soft vanilla cake, rich cream cheese filling, and juicy peaches, this dessert is a slice of sunshine on your plate. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, celebrating a special day, or just treating yourself to something homemade, this cake is sure to steal the show. The best part? It’s made with simple ingredients and can be served warm or chilled. Let’s get baking!

INGREDIENTS

For the Cake Batter:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

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• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

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• ¼ cup milk

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1½ cups canned or fresh peaches, chopped

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• Optional: 1 tbsp peach syrup or juice from the can

For Serving:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

• Fresh mint leaves (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round springform pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
Add the yogurt (or sour cream) and milk, stirring until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Layer
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake
Pour about half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the batter, spreading gently without mixing it in. Add the remaining batter on top, smoothing the surface.
Arrange chopped peaches on top of the batter, gently pressing them in. Drizzle with peach syrup or juice if desired for extra moisture and flavor.

Step 5: Bake
Place in the oven and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the cream cheese part) comes out clean and the top is golden.

Step 6: Cool & Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack.
Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with mint leaves before serving.

CLOSING

This Peach Cream Cheese Cake is a celebration of textures and flavors—soft, creamy, juicy, and sweet. It’s the kind of dessert that brings comfort with every bite and looks as beautiful as it tastes. Whether served warm with tea or chilled as a refreshing treat, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. 🍑✨