Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Cake
Spring is in the air, and I am already looking forward to the summer. Nothing says summer like the arrival of juicy, sweet, fresh peaches. This Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Cake is the perfect way to celebrate.
Some flavor duos just bring up instant nostalgia. There’s something about the combination of peaches and cream that just feels like a warm hug. It’s timeless.
Layers of Flavor
Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Cake is all about the sweet juicy bite of peaches. Whether you’re looking for a dessert for a special occasion or just a way to celebrate beautiful produce, this cake is the answer.
When it came to creating and perfecting this recipe, I wanted to make sure that each and every layer popped with the flavor of peach. From the cake itself to the peach puree hugging the middle, there’s no denying this cake has that just picked taste.
This is one of those cakes that remains tender and most from first bite to last crumb. The cake itself gets both its flavor and moisture from Dairy Free yogurt. You can use either plain or vanilla flavored. It adds that slight tang that accents all things sweet.
Fresh peaches and natural peach flavoring go into the cake. Adding another bust of peach flavor in every bite is a thick, sticky layer of peach puree. Finally rounding out the celebration of this beautiful fruit are fresh peaches crowning the top of the cake.
Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Cake, Easy as 1-2-3
In just three simple steps you will be slicing into this classic dessert, the cake itself, the peach puree, and the luscious cloud of Dairy Free buttercream frosting.
- Pregame! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8″ round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
- Add your room temperature Dairy Free butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix on high for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and mix and then add the yogurt.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans. Top each cake with slices of fresh peaches. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This is a great time to make your peach puree.
- Add all of the ingredients for the puree to a pot and cook until the peaches begin to break down and the mixture thickens.
- Add the puree into a blender and blend until mostly smooth. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting make sure your Dairy Free butter is at room temperature. Mix everything together until smooth, creamy, and luscious.
- To assemble your cake spread the peach puree all over the top of the first cake. Stack the second cake on top and frosting.
- Top your Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream cake with fresh peaches.
- Slice and enjoy that pure taste of the summer!
Are you looking for more summer ready cake recipes? Make sure you check out my recipe for Gluten and Dairy Free Poppy Seed Mango Bundt Cake. Now let’s get baking!
Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Cake
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 8" round cake pans
- 1 saucepan
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
Peach Cake
- 2 1/4 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour
- 3 eggs large
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup Dairy Free butter, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 oz Dairy Free yogurt, plain or vanilla
- 1 tbsp natural peach flavoring
- 1 peach, thinly sliced
Peach Puree
- 2 peaches, chopped
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup Dairy Free butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Dairy Free milk I used oat milk
Instructions
Peach Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8" round cake pans with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
- Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl and mix on high until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla, and peach flavoring, mixing to combine. Mix in the yogurt.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the 2 prepared cake pans.
- Arrange the thin slices of peach on top of both cakes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Peach Puree
- Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan on medium heat.
- Allow to cook until the peaches begin to break down and the sauce thickens.
- Transfer the peach mixture to a blender and blend until mostly smooth. Allow to cool completely.
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl. Mix until smooth, creamy, and luscious.
Gluten and Dairy Free Peaches and Cream Cake
- Spread the peach puree on top of the first cake.
- Top with the second cake. Spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
- Top with fresh peaches.
- Slice and enjoy!