Description
Brown sugar peach cake brings Southern charm to summer desserts with juicy peaches nestled in a rich, caramelized batter. Sweet layers of fruit and tender crumb promise a delightful slice of comfort you’ll savor until the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 15 ounces (425 grams) yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines)
- 1 pound (454 grams) peeled and chopped peaches (about 3–4 peaches)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) peach nectar or peach juice
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 drop orange food coloring (optional)
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (220 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature and prepare a rectangular baking dish with a light coating of non-stick spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with liquid ingredients, creating a uniform, silky batter. Gently incorporate fresh peach chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the fragrant batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface for consistent baking.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake until a inserted toothpick reveals moist, tender crumbs without raw batter residue.
- Remove the cake and allow it to cool completely, providing ample time for the texture to settle and flavors to meld.
- For the luxurious topping, create a caramel-like glaze by melting butter with cream and rich brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, remove from heat and swiftly whisk in vanilla and powdered sugar until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Carefully drizzle the warm frosting over the cooled cake, working quickly to ensure an even, seamless coating.
- Let the frosting set at room temperature or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator.
- When ready, slice the cake into generous portions and serve, revealing the tender peach-studded interior.
Notes
- Elevate this dessert by using fresh, ripe peaches for maximum natural sweetness and vibrant flavor.
- Ensure cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting and maintain a perfect glossy finish.
- Brown sugar frosting sets quickly, so pour it immediately and evenly across the entire cake surface for consistent coverage.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, helping create a tender and moist cake texture.
- For best results, use a toothpick test to check cake doneness, looking for moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Optional food coloring can enhance the cake’s visual appeal, creating a soft peachy hue that matches the fruit’s essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg