Peach Chocolate Cream Layer Cake

Servings

8–10 slices

Total Time

About 2 hours (including cooling)

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Ingredients

Sponge Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¾ cup whole milk

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Peach Filling

• 2 cups fresh peaches, diced

• 3 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water

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Cream Filling

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Chocolate Ganache

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• 1 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and line a square or round cake pan.

3. In a bowl mix:

   • flour

   • baking powder

   • salt.

4. In another bowl beat:

   • butter

   • sugar
     until light and fluffy.

5. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

6. Add dry ingredients alternating with milk.

7. Pour batter into pan and bake 25–30 minutes.

8. Let cake cool completely before assembling.

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2. Make the Peach Filling

1. In a saucepan combine:

   • diced peaches

   • sugar

   • lemon juice.

2. Cook for 4–5 minutes.

3. Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan.

4. Cook until thick and jam-like.

5. Let cool.

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3. Make the Cream

Whip together:

• heavy cream

• powdered sugar

• vanilla

until soft peaks form.

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4. Prepare Chocolate Ganache

1. Heat heavy cream until just steaming.

2. Pour over chocolate chips.

3. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth.

4. Add butter and mix.

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5. Assemble the Cake

1. Slice the sponge cake into 3 layers.

2. Layer in this order:

Layer 1

• sponge cake

• whipped cream

• peach filling

Layer 2

• sponge cake

• cream

• peaches

Layer 3

• sponge cake.

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6. Add the Ganache

Pour chocolate ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.

Decorate with:

• fresh peach slices

• extra cream if desired.

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✅ Flavor profile

• Light fluffy cake

• Sweet juicy peaches

• Creamy filling

• Rich chocolate topping

Perfect for summer desserts, birthdays, or café-style cakes.