Angel Food Cake with Peaches

close up of angel food cake sliced in the middle and layered with whipped cream and gingered peaches

Take light and fluffy angel food cake and layer it with sweet peaches infused with fresh ginger! This super easy summer dessert recipe looks impressive but it couldn't be easier! Make this Angel Food Cake with peaches any time you need a sweet treat or last-minute dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Macerating Berries Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 187kcal

Author Sharon Garofalow

Ingredients

3 fresh peaches sliced
2 TBSP sugar
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger grated
1 store-bought angel food cake cut in half (length-wise)
1 tub whipped cream (Cool Whip)

Instructions

Macerate the peaches

Slice the peaches. Add them to a plastic food storage container with lid or a food storage bag.
Add the sugar and grated ginger.
Add the lid or close the bag and shake it well.
Leave at room temperature for at least half an hour.
Then put in the fridge until ready to assemble.

How to assemble the Ginger Peach Angel Food Cake

Cut the angel food cake in half, length-wise.
On the bottom layer of the angel food cake, use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the whipped cream.
Place 1/2 of the peaches on top of whipped cream, making sure to have them come all the way to edge so they can be seen.
Place the top cake layer back on.
Drizzle any remaining juices from the ginger peaches on top of the cake to soak in.
Spread with more whipped cream.
Top with the remaining peaches.
Add fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Notes

Use more or less whipped cream based on your preferences.

You can customize this dessert even more by adding things like cinnamon, lemon zest, etc. You can also add in other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, mango, etc.

Swap out the fresh mint for another herb if you prefer. Basil would be delish!

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