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Brown Sugar Peach Cake

Brown Sugar Peach Cake

Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a soft, moist cake packed with sweet, juicy peaches and rich brown sugar flavor. Each bite is tender, buttery, and topped with caramelized peach goodness, making it a perfect dessert for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. 🍑🍰
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 pound fresh peaches peeled and chopped
  • 1 box 15 ounces yellow cake mix, unprepared
  • 11 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • ½ cup peach nectar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
Brown Sugar Icing
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • Sliced peaches for garnish optional

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine:
  2. Yellow cake mix
  3. Melted butter
  4. Peach nectar
  5. Vanilla extract
  6. Eggs
  7. Mix until smooth. Fold in the chopped peaches.
  8. Tip: Avoid overmixing. Stir just until everything comes together.
Step 3: Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for about 15 minutes.
Step 4: Make the Brown Sugar Icing
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine:
  2. Brown sugar
  3. Butter
  4. Heavy cream
  5. Cook for 3–4 minutes while stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 5: Frost the Cake
  1. Pour the warm icing over the slightly cooled cake. Spread evenly. Top with sliced peaches if desired. Allow the icing to set before slicing.

Notes

  • Use ripe peaches for the best flavor.
  • Let melted butter cool before mixing.
  • Do not overbake the cake.
  • Sift powdered sugar for smooth icing.
  • Allow the icing to set before slicing.
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Fresh peaches provide the best texture.