Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown Sugar Peach Cake, a summer dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe peaches with a luscious brown sugar frosting. This cake is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an impressive centerpiece at gatherings, picnics, or casual family dinners. The moist texture from fresh peaches and peach nectar elevates this treat, while the decadent caramel icing adds a rich finish. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed plain, every bite promises to please your taste buds and create sweet memories.
Ingredients
- 15 oz yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup peach nectar or juice
- 1 lb peeled and chopped peaches (about 3-4)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, peach nectar, and orange food coloring (if using) until blended.
- Gently fold in chopped peaches and pour the batter into a greased 9×12 baking pan.
- Bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar until boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract and confectioner's sugar until smooth.
- Pour the frosting over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg