Description
This Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a moist, fruity cake made with juicy peaches and topped with a rich brown sugar frosting. The perfect summer dessert, bursting with peach flavor and complemented by a smooth, caramel-like frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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15 oz yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines recommended)
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3 large eggs (or the amount specified by your cake mix)
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1/3 cup vegetable oil (or the amount specified by your cake mix)
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1/2 cup peach nectar or peach juice
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1 lb peeled and chopped peaches (about 3-4)
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A drop of orange food coloring (optional)
For the Brown Sugar Frosting:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut in pieces
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Instructions
For the Cake:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan (9×9 or 9-inch round works well).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and peach nectar (or peach juice). Mix according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
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Gently fold in the chopped peaches, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter. If desired, add a drop of orange food coloring for a peachy tint.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
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Bake according to the cake mix instructions (usually about 30-35 minutes), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
For the Brown Sugar Frosting:
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In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
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Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes while stirring, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Slowly whisk in the sifted confectioner’s sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the frosting is smooth and thick.
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Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading it over the cooled cake.
Notes
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Make sure the cake is fully cooled before applying the frosting to prevent it from melting.
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cake batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Stovetop (for frosting)
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peach cake, brown sugar frosting, easy peach cake, summer cake, cake with peaches, fruit cake, caramel frosting, peach desserts