Peach Melba Mountain Recipe

Peach Melba Mountain Recipe Peach Melba Mountain Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

Over the years, I've competed in several state fair cooking contests, and this cake is one of my most impressive entries. It looks as fantastic as it tastes. The fruit is in season right around Michigan's late August fair time.

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Peach Melba Mountain Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-14 Servings
30 35 65

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix
  • 1 package (3 ounces) peach or orange gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted, divided
  • 3 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
  • 3 cups fresh raspberries

Directions

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; cool. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and extract until fluffy. Gradually beat in gelatin. Fold in whipped topping and 3/4 cup almonds. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake.
  • Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the cream mixture. Top with 1 cup of peaches and 1 cup of raspberries. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-14 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 336 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 301 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Peach Melba Mountain in Country Woman May/June 2006, p39

Tip

Unmolding Gelatin Cake

When I have trouble unmolding my favorite gelatin cake, I turn it over onto a serving platter and drape the mold with a hot damp towel for a minute. This loosens the gelatin and it comes right out. —Alice Debus, Colville, Washington

Sweet White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2010 by Wazzoo

It is very easy - looks very impressive besides tasting wonderful - I have varied the flavours and fruit also - - very good!!!

 
 

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