Ombre Peach Cake Recipe (video)

Juicy, aromatic and delicious peaches are simply one of the best summer fruits! They’re especially delicious still sun-kissed and warm off a tree! Peaches are the essence of summer and this incredible peaches and cream ombre cake is loaded with tons of peachy-flavor! It’s made with peach cake layers, frosted with a delicious cream cheese frosting and garnished with a white chocolate ganache. Not only is this fruit cake gorgeous, it’s delicious! The different colored ombre cake layers just make this cake even more fun!

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Putting the ‘Peach’ in this Peach Cake!

This decadent peaches and cream cake recipe is loaded with real peach flavor. For the most fruity flavor, I add pureed peaches right into the cake batter. If you want even more peach flavor, try adding a teaspoon of peach extract; available online on Amazon! And to create those stunning ombre cake layers, I first divided the cake batter into three bowls, then colored them with food coloring. If you wish, you can leave the layers plain.

The peachy cake layers are then frosted with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and soak with more peach puree! If you’re not a fan of cream cheese frosting, try this recipe with my ‘Basic Vanilla Buttercream’ – it’s simply delicious! I love all the natural peach flavor in this cake! With availability permitting, I recommend making this cake with fresh peaches. They simply have more fruity flavor; canned peaches will work in a pinch.

Garnishing the Cake

For garnishing this cake, I simply couldn’t resist adding my favorite peach candy – Peachy-Os! These are so good and they perfect complement the peachy cake layers! You can also garnish this cake with fresh sliced peaches, or leave the top plain with just the white chocolate ganache!

More Recipes!

Enjoyed this fruity cake recipe? Check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy!

• Raspberry Peach Cake – the perfect cake for summer, with raspberry cake layers, diced peach filling and whipped cream frosting!
• Next, try my ‘Peach Zefir Torte’ for the ultimate fruit cake creation!
• And if you love berries, try my ‘Berry Mascarpone Cake’ next!
• Peach Lavender Cake – delicate lavender cake layers filled with peach preserves!
• Easy Peach Galette – this rustic, French-style pie is filled with juicy peaches!

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Supplies/Tools

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• Peach extract is a great addition to the cake layers and the buttercream!
• Use my favorite 8-inch aluminum cake pans with these pre-cut parchment paper rounds
• I love my classic Ateco turntable for cake decorating.
• And these off-set spatulas are great for cake decorating!

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Ombre Peach Cake Recipe (video)

1 hr 30 mins prep + 35 mins cook

16 servings

Fruity peach cake with real peach flavor, creamy buttercream and ombre peach cake layers! Plus, white chocolate ganache for garnishing the cake!

Ingredients 

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For Peach Cake Layers:

• 2 large peaches
• 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peach extract, optional
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• peach food coloring

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 cup butter, softened at room temperature
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 to 6 cups confectioner's sugar

For White Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup white chocolate melts
• 1/3 cups heavy cream
• white food coloring
• 10 to 15 gummy peach candy rings, for garnish

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line 3, 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper; set aside.
• Prepare the peach puree. Place peaches (use fresh or canned) along with 1/4 cup sugar into a food processor. Pulse until peaches are pureed. Measure out 3/4 cup peach puree for the cake batter. Set aside the remaining puree to soak the cake layers.
• Prepare the cake batter. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and peach extract (optional; may be hard to find in stores). Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the milk and 3/4 cup peach puree. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the batter and whisk just until combined.
• Divide the cake batter between three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, color the second and third bowls with peach food coloring, making one darker than the other. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pans and bake in preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven, cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then on wire rack until completely cooled.
• Prepare the cream cheese frosting. Place the softened butter and cheese into a stand mixer bowl and whisk on high speed for about 5 minutes, until light and fluffy, scraping sides of bowl often. Add the vanilla extract, salt and peach food coloring, then gradually add the confectioner's sugar. Add the sugar a cup at a time and whisk after each addition.
• Assemble the cake. Pierce each cake layer with a fork and soak with the remaining peach puree. Layer the darkest cake layer on the bottom, spread a generous amount of frosting between each layer. Frost the top and sides with a crumb coat layer first, then refrigerate cake for about 20 minutes. The apply a second layer of frosting and smooth the top and sides. Refrigerate the cake again for another 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the white chocolate ganache. Combine the white chocolate with the heavy cream in a large bowl. Use a water bath or microwave and heat the white chocolate until completely melted. Add a bit of white food coloring; this will make the ganache less transparent. Allow the ganache to thicken slightly, then transfer into a pastry bag or ziplock bag. Drizzle the ganache down the sides of the cake first, then spread with a spatula over the top.
• Garnish the cake with gummy peach rings. Keep cake refrigerated. Remove from the refrigerator about 1 hour prior to serving to allow the frosting to soften.

Nutrition

Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg