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Brown Sugar Peach Cake Recipe

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This Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a moist yellow cake base with fresh peaches and a rich, caramel-like brown sugar frosting. Featuring a balance of fruity sweetness and buttery creaminess, this cake is perfect for peach season and sure to impress with its luscious glaze and tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 15 ounce yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines recommended)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup peach nectar or peach juice
  • Drop of orange food coloring (optional)
  • 1 lb peeled and chopped peaches (about 3–4 peaches)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to allow it to reach the correct baking temperature while you prepare the batter.
  2. Prepare the cake batter: In a mixing bowl, blend together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, peach nectar, and optional orange food coloring until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the peeled and chopped peaches to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
  3. Bake the cake: Lightly spray a 9×12-inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it evenly. Bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  4. Make the brown sugar frosting: While the cake bakes, combine the unsalted butter, heavy cream, and packed brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil. Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract along with the sifted confectioner’s sugar. Whisk until the frosting mixture is smooth and lump-free. If needed, return to low heat briefly to ensure everything blends well.
  5. Ice the cake: Once the cake is out of the oven, pour the warm brown sugar frosting evenly over the top. Try to spread it on the first pour as the frosting sets quickly and may crack if you try to adjust it later.
  6. Set the frosting: Allow the frosting to harden by leaving the cake at room temperature or chilling it in the refrigerator before serving. This will give the frosting a shiny, firm finish and make slicing easier.

Notes

  • Use fresh peaches for the best flavor, but canned peaches can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
  • Optional food coloring can enhance the peachy color but can be omitted without affecting taste.
  • Check the cake early to avoid overbaking; moist crumbs on the toothpick are ideal.
  • The frosting sets quickly, so pour and spread it immediately for a smooth finish.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.

Keywords: brown sugar peach cake, peach dessert, yellow cake, caramel frosting, fruit cake

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