Description
This Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a classic yellow cake loaded with fresh peaches, and topped with a brown sugar caramel icing. It’s the perfect dessert for the summer season, combining the sweetness of peaches with the rich flavor of brown sugar.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 15 ounce yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup peach nectar or peach juice
- 1 lb peeled and chopped peaches
- drop orange food coloring, optional
Brown Sugar Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
Blend together the cake mix, eggs, oil, nectar, and food coloring until well combined. Fold in the peaches and pour the batter into a lightly sprayed 9×12 pan. Bake for approximately 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Make the Brown Sugar Frosting
In a saucepan, combine butter, cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla and sifted sugar. Whisk until smooth and lumps dissolve. Reheat if needed. Pour the frosting over the cake evenly. - Chill and Serve
Allow the frosting to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before cutting. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake batter for extra flavor.
- Ensure the frosting is poured over the cake quickly, as it sets fast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg