Raspberry Peach Cake Recipe

Raspberry Peach Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the Filling:

• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup sliced fresh peaches (or canned peaches, drained)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Garnish:

• Fresh raspberries
• Fresh peach slices
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
• Fold in the raspberries and peaches gently.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined and smooth.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Prepare the Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry preserves and lemon juice over low heat until melted and smooth.
• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Allow the glaze to cool slightly.

4. Assemble the Cake:

• Once the cake is completely cool, spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
• Arrange fresh raspberries and peach slices on top of the frosting.
• Drizzle the raspberry glaze over the fruit and frosting.

5. Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
• Slice and serve the cake.

Enjoy your delicious Raspberry Peach Cake!