Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
This peach cake is a delightful dessert featuring moist cake enriched with fresh peaches and topped with rich brown sugar frosting, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 15.25 oz 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix adds sweetness and structure
- 3 oz 3 oz small box peach gelatin powder (Jello) enhances peach flavor and moisture
- 3 Tbsp 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour provides stability
- 1 cup 1 cup oil (canola/vegetable) adds moisture
- ½ cup ½ cup water moisture contributor
- 4 large 4 large eggs binds ingredients and adds richness
- 1 lb 1 lb peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped offers fresh fruit flavor and moisture
For the Frosting
- ½ cup ½ cup salted butter adds creaminess and flavor
- 2 cups 2 cups light brown sugar, packed sweetness and depth of flavor
- ⅔ cup ⅔ cup heavy cream richness in frosting
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract flavor enhancer
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, peach gelatin powder, and all-purpose flour. Stir the dry ingredients together gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, water, and eggs. Ensure everything is combined well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Blend them together on medium speed until smooth; there should be no lumps.
- Fold in the chopped peaches using a rubber spatula to distribute the fruit evenly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top gently with the spatula.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Frosting
- While the cake cools, prepare the brown sugar frosting. Beat the softened salted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add the light brown sugar to the butter, mixing until fully combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the brown sugar frosting evenly over the top.
Serving
- Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the combination of moist cake and creamy frosting with fresh peach pieces.
Notes
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For variation, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.