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Russian Peach Cake Recipe

Delightful Russian Peach Cake Recipe Perfect for Summer Gatherings

This Russian Peach Cake recipe combines airy sponge and zefir with whipped cream and fresh peaches for a refreshing summer dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 6 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour freshly measured
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure fresh
For the Peach Filling
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves
  • 1/4 cup Sweet White Wine or peach nectar
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Confectioner's Sugar
For the Zefir Layer
  • 1 packet Peach Gelatin
  • 1 teaspoon Agar Gelatin vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
For Assembly
  • 4 large Peaches fresh

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • cake pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and grease.
  2. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until pale; sift in flour and baking powder, folding gently. Bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and split each into two layers.
  4. Whip heavy cream, confectioner's sugar, and a splash of vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  5. Combine peach preserves and sweet white wine for the filling.
  6. Dissolve peach gelatin in hot water; prepare agar mixture until syrupy.
  7. Whip egg whites to soft peaks and slowly incorporate hot syrup, then mix in gelatin and lemon juice.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering sponge, peach filling, whipped cream, and zefir until all layers are used.
  9. Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for best volume. Use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor.

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