Peach Poke Cake
Serves 12
20 mins prep
35 mins cook
55 mins total
This is the perfect summer dessert. This is a simple and tender sourdough discard vanilla cake, topped with a homemade peach compote and topped with homemade whipped cream frosting. This is a dessert that tastes so good and looks so complex. You almost don't believe how easy it is to make.
Cake
Peach Filling
Whipped Topping
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all your dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) and set aside.
In a stand mixer on low speed, beat your butter and sugars together with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
Add in the eggs one at a time. Add milk and vanilla extract until everything is fully incorporated. Scrape down the edges of the bowl with a spatula if you need to.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the bowl. When everything is almost fully combined, add in the sourdough discard until there are no more streaks and a smooth batter forms.
Preheat your oven to 375.
Transfer the batter to a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes.
Peach Filling
While the cake is baking, peel and slice 4 peaches and add them to a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice. When the sugar has dissolved, use an immersion blender to blend it all together to your liking. I like a smooth puree, but you can leave some chunks of peach if you like!
Let the puree come to a boil and then simmer for 3-4 minutes to let it slightly thicken up.
Use a straw to poke holes all over of the cake and pour the peach filling directly on top. Use a spatula to smooth the purée over the cake and fill in the holes.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Whipped Topping
In a stand mixer with the wire whisk, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream on medium - high heat for 2 - 3 minutes. When peaks start to form, slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla until there are stiff peaks - another 2 - 3 minutes.
Remove the cake from the fridge and top with the whipped cream frosting.
Serve chilled and with a glass of peach tea! :)
