There’s something about peaches that tastes like sunshine. This easy Peaches & Cream Cake from Walnut Creek Cheese is one of those recipes you’ll want to make again and again. Plus, it is perfect for summer potlucks, Sunday dinners, or anytime you’re craving a creamy and fruity dessert.
The cake comes together quickly using pantry staples, with a soft vanilla base, sweet diced peaches, and a smooth cream cheese topping that bakes right in. If you love peaches and pudding-style cakes, this one is a must-try!
Peaches & Cream Cake Recipe
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 ½ cups Bisquick
2 eggs
1 large box cook-and-serve vanilla pudding (not instant)
1 cup milk
6 tbsp butter, melted
1 large can or jar of peaches, diced and drained (save the juice)
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
1 cup sugar + 2 tbsp sugar (divided)
1 tsp cinnamon
If using fresh peaches:
Use about 3 cups peeled, diced ripe peaches. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sugar and let sit for 15–20 minutes to draw out juices. Make sure and use the juice in place of the canned peach liquid for the cream cheese mixture.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan.
- Mix the cake base: In a large bowl, combine Bisquick, eggs, pudding mix, milk, and melted butter. Stir until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Add peaches: Spread the diced peaches evenly over the batter.
- Make the cream layer: In another bowl, beat cream cheese with 1 cup sugar. Slowly mix in the saved peach juice (or juice from fresh peaches) a little at a time until the mixture is smooth and consistent with the pancake batter. Pour over the peaches.
- Topping: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp sugar with cinnamon. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
Tips & Variations for Peaches & Cream Cake
Try pears: Swap the peaches with canned or fresh pears for a different twist.
Let it cool: The cream cheese layer sets up more as it cools—wait at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
A Dessert Worth Sharing
This Peaches & Cream Cake is everything you want in a summer dessert—easy to make, full of flavor, and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you use canned or fresh peaches, this recipe brings the sweet taste of summer right to your table.
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