Peach Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Recipe

Name: Peach Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for buttering the dish; 6 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons milk, at room temperature; 1 1/3 cups plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup peach schnapps; 8 peaches, peeled and cut into wedges; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for buttering the dish
6 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk, at room temperature
1 1/3 cups plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peach schnapps
8 peaches, peeled and cut into wedges
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Generously butter a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish.
3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs with the milk until frothy.
4
Add the 1 1/3 cups of granulated sugar and beat at high speed until the mixture is thick and pale, about 7 minutes.
5
In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder and salt.
6
Fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture, then fold in the melted butter until incorporated.
7
Spread the batter in the prepared dish and bake in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, until the cake is golden.
8
Transfer to a rack and let cool.
9
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with the peach schnapps.
10
Stir in the peaches and let stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
In a bowl, whip the cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until firm.
12
Cut the shortcake into squares and serve with the peaches and whipped cream.

1409

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for buttering the dish, 6 large eggs, at room temperature, 2 tablespoons milk, at room temperature, 1 1/3 cups plus 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Peach Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Peach Shortcake with Vanilla Whipped Cream

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