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Russian Peach Cake

Delightful Russian Peach Cake with Fluffy Zefir Layers

This Russian Peach Cake combines fluffy layers with juicy peaches, zefir, and whipped cream for a delightful summer dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour or more all-purpose flour if nut-free
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
For the Peach Filling & Zefir
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves or other fruit preserves
  • 1/2 cup Sweet White Wine dessert wine preferred
  • 1/2 cup Water divided
  • 1 pkg Peach Jello or other fruit jello
  • 2 tsp Agar Gelatin or substitute with regular gelatin
  • 1 cup Sugar for zefir
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
  • 4 large Egg Whites
For the Whipped Cream
  • 2 cups Chilled Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Confectioner’s Sugar
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Large Diced Peaches or other fruits as desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and voluminous, about 4-6 minutes.
  3. Sift the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and baking powder into the egg mixture and gently fold until just combined.
  4. Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Whip the chilled heavy cream with confectioner’s sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  6. Mix the peach preserves with sweet white wine for the filling.
  7. Combine the peach gelatin with water and cook until dissolved. Mix agar gelatin with water, sugar, and lemon juice.
  8. Beat the egg whites until fluffy, add the gelatin mixture and whip until thickened.
  9. Assemble the cake with layers of sponge, peach filling, and whipped cream, finishing with the last sponge layer.
  10. Top with zefir, additional whipped cream, and garnish with diced peaches; refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature and handle zefir quickly after preparation for best results.

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