Whip up this delightful Peach Cream Dream Cake, a homemade masterpiece that outshines any store-bought version. This cake layers airy sponge, silky custard, and sweet peaches under a glossy jelly topping, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. Easy to prepare yet impressively decadent, this dessert is a true indulgence that combines the nostalgic taste of summer peaches with the sophistication of a classic custard cake.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This recipe brings together the comforting textures of sponge cake and custard with the refreshing sweetness of peaches, offering a dessert that’s both satisfying and elegant. It’s surprisingly simple to make, yet the result is a visually stunning cake that tastes as good as it looks. The jelly topping not only adds a beautiful glaze but also enhances the overall flavor, making each bite a perfect harmony of creamy and fruity notes.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for summer gatherings, family dinners, or special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, this Peach Cream Dream Cake is versatile enough for casual or formal settings. It’s also a wonderful choice for afternoon teas or as a sweet finish to a holiday meal, providing a refreshing note that’s much appreciated after a hearty feast.
Decoration Tips: Enhance the cake’s appearance by arranging thin slices of fresh peaches on top of the jelly layer before it sets, creating a beautiful, edible mosaic. For a bit of extra flair, sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar or edible gold leaf. Presenting the cake on an elegant serving platter lined with lace or floral decorations can also elevate its visual appeal, making it even more irresistible.
Ingredients:
- Custard Cream:
- 3 egg yolks
- 200 ml milk
- 50 g sugar
- 20 g cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
- 10 g vanilla sugar
- 100 g unsalted butter
- Sponge Cake:
- 2 eggs
- 60 g sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 5 g vanilla sugar
- 60 g flour
- 3 g baking powder
- Jelly Topping:
- Canned peaches
- 50 ml peach syrup
- 50 ml multi-fruit juice
- 6 g gelatin + 30 ml water
Instructions:
- Custard Cream: In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, vanilla sugar, milk, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature, blend with a mixer, then incorporate room temperature butter until smooth.
- Sponge Cake: Beat eggs with sugar, salt, and vanilla sugar until light and voluminous. Gently fold in sifted flour and baking powder. Pour into an 18 cm diameter baking form and bake at 170°C for 15-20 minutes. Cool and cut out circles.
- Jelly Topping: Soak gelatin in water. Heat juice and syrup, dissolve swollen gelatin, and stir well.
- Assembly: Place sponge at the base, moisten with warm milk, layer on custard, then arrange sliced peaches (pressing lightly into the cream). Brush peaches with jelly using a pastry brush. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours to set.
Enjoy this exquisitely layered Peach Cream Dream Cake, a dessert that promises to delight and impress!
