PEACH-ALMOND CAKE

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Our Caramel Peach Sauce is the key to this delicious layered cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/3 cups whole almonds, blanched or unblanched
1 cup granulated sugar
6 large egg whites
Pinch of salt
1 cup mascarpone cheese (8 ounces)
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon peach schnapps
Caramel Peach Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Trace two 8-inch circles on each of two 12-by-16-inch pieces of parchment paper with a pencil. Place each piece, pencil marks down, on a baking sheet.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, finely grind almonds and all but 1 tablespoon of sugar, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Add remaining tablespoon of sugar, and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Fold 2 egg whites into almonds and sugar until well combined. Fold in remaining 4 egg whites until just incorporated.
  • Divide the mixture evenly among the 4 traced circles. With an icing or rubber spatula, spread mixture to edge of circles. Bake until lightly browned and a cake tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes, switching baking sheets from top to bottom oven shelves twice while baking for even browning. Remove from oven, and transfer cakes, still on the parchment, to wire racks for 3 minutes. Peel off parchment, and return cakes to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine mascarpone, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat, beginning at low speed and increasing to medium high, until mixture is thick and fluffy, about 1 1/2 minutes. This cream can be prepared up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated until you're ready to assemble the cake.
  • Place one cake layer right side up on a serving plate. Brush lightly with peach schnapps, and spoon a quarter of the mascarpone cream on top. Spread to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Spread a third of the peach puree (reserved when making caramel peach sauce) to cover the cream. Repeat twice, assembling 2 more layers. Place the last cake layer on top, and press down gently so mascarpone cream and peach puree flow to the edges. Brush the top with the remaining peach schnapps, and spread remaining mascarpone cream over the top. Insert 4 or 5 cake testers into the cake, and lay plastic wrap on top to cover cake without touching it. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and cake testers. Lift peach pieces out of the sauce, and arrange on top of the cake. Serve remaining sauce on the side, or spoon over cake slices.

Boston Hays
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Rks Ashik
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


Samuel Kombo
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that I highly recommend.


Subham Magar
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This cake is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the peaches add a nice sweetness.


Helen Sebhat
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or frozen peaches.


Eleven Mayfield
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


GRAC-E “T.LegdeZaniaAnima1199” TYNAN
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


sarena shrestha
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I love the combination of peaches and almonds in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Delcie Sidden
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.


Margaret Barry
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This cake is perfect for a summer party! The peaches are so refreshing and the almonds add a nice crunch.


Sserubidde Akon
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.


Harlie Venstra
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Valerie Mavhunure
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I'm not a huge fan of peaches, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was very moist and the almonds added a nice touch.


MM Monir
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This cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I think I might try adding some extra butter or oil next time.


MD:Shoriful islam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. My family loved it!


Oxygen Rogers
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This cake was delicious! The peaches were sweet and juicy, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Wayne Broome
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a go-to recipe for me when I need a quick and easy dessert.


Olivia Nakibuuka
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This peach almond cake was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.