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Peach & Elderflower Midsummer Cake

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Rest Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
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Difficulty: Advanced
Dietary: Almonds, Blueberries, Elderflower, Fresh Fruits + Berries, Grains, Flours + Cereals, Legumes, Nuts + Seeds, Peaches
Description

Peach & Elderflower Midsummer Cake — a light, floral-infused Swede Dish creation inspired by Nordic summers and delicate orchard sweetness.

Ingredients
    For the Almond-Oat Sponge (2 layers)
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 lemon zest (optional)
    • For the Elderflower Whipped Skyr Cream
  • 1 cup plain Skyr or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 2-3 tbsp powdered sugar or maple syrup
  • 2-3 tsp elderflower syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • For the Filling & Topping
  • 2 fresh peaches, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • Wildflower honey, to drizzle
  • 2 tbsp chopped toasted almonds
  • Optional garnish: edible flowers or mint sprigs
Instructions
    1. Bake the Sponge
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, honey/maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Stir in almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  4. 4
    Divide evenly between pans and bake for 22–25 minutes until golden and set. Let cool completely.
    5. 2. Whip the Cream
  5. 5
    Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
  6. 6
    Fold in Skyr, powdered sugar, vanilla, and elderflower syrup. Chill until needed.
    7. 3. Assemble the Cake
  7. 7
    Place one sponge layer on a cake plate. Spread a layer of elderflower Skyr cream.
  8. 8
    Arrange half the peach slices and blueberries over the cream.
  9. 9
    Add the second sponge layer and repeat: cream + fruit.
  10. 10
    Drizzle with wildflower honey and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Garnish with flowers or mint if desired.
Note

Swede Dish Tips

  • Try poaching the peaches in elderflower syrup for extra floral depth
  • Use oat milk whipped cream for a dairy-light alternative
  • Best enjoyed slightly chilled with cold tea, sparkling water, or berry glögg
Read it online: https://swededish.com/recipe/peach-elderflower-midsummer-cake/
Abby Phillips
Foodie + Boy Mom