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Brown Sugar Peach Cake

Brown sugar peach cake is soft, fruity, and easy to make. Bake the perfect summer dessert in minutes. Try the recipe now for sweet results.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 492

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15 oz
  • 3 large eggs or as per cake mix instructions
  • cup neutral vegetable oil
  • ½ cup peach nectar or peach juice
  • 1 lb fresh peaches peeled and chopped
  • Optional: a few drops orange food coloring
For the Brown Sugar Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups confectioner's sugar sifted

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, peach nectar, and food coloring (if using). Mix until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped peaches without overmixing.
  4. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the surface.
  5. Bake for 28–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  6. While the cake bakes, make the frosting:
  7. In a saucepan, melt the butter, cream, and brown sugar over medium heat.
  8. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring constantly.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then whisk in sifted powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Pour the warm frosting evenly over the warm cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Do not spread — let it set naturally.
  11. Let the cake cool at room temperature or chill in the fridge before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
492 kcal
Total Fat
20 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5 g
Trans Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
78 mg
Sodium
351 mg
Potassium
120 mg
Total Carbohydrates
78 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
62 g
Protein
4 g
Vitamin A
600 IU
Vitamin C
2 mg
Calcium
108 mg
Iron
1 mg
 
Tips
  • Use canned peaches (drained) or frozen (thawed and patted dry) if fresh are not available.
  • For a layered or birthday version, double the recipe and bake in two round pans.
This cake travels well and is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or make-ahead desserts.
Storage
  • Room temp: 2 days, covered
  • Fridge: up to 5 days
Freezer: wrap slices individually, freeze up to 1 month