Description
Brown Sugar Peach Cake is the ultimate summer dessert made with fresh peaches, a yellow cake mix, and a rich brown sugar frosting. Try it now!
Ingredients
Scale
1 (15 oz) box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup peach nectar or juice
1 lb fresh peaches, peeled & chopped
Drop of 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 sifted confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×12-inch baking pan.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, peach nectar, and food coloring (if using). Stir until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Add the Peaches: Gently fold in the chopped peaches to distribute evenly.
- Bake: Transfer the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it out to create an even layer. Bake for approximately 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool Slightly: Let the cake cool while you prepare the frosting.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and whisk in the sifted confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Immediately pour the frosting over the warm cake, spreading it quickly and evenly. It will set fast, so work swiftly to avoid cracking.
- Set and Serve: Allow the frosting to harden at room temperature or refrigerate before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe peaches that are soft and fragrant for best flavor. Let the cake cool fully before slicing to keep clean edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 492
- Sugar: 62g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Protein: 4g