Peach Trifle

The sponge cake can be baked up to 2 days ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature. Peaches can be peeled, sugared, and refrigerated up to 4 hours before assembling (any longer and they'll release too much liquid). The trifle must be assembled at least 1 hour before serving but can be made up to 4 hours ahead; beyond that, the cake becomes too soggy.

Cover the trifle dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. The texture will soften considerably after the first day as the cake continues to absorb liquid. Not suitable for freezing due to the whipped cream and fresh fruit.