Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
This Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting offers a comforting blend of natural peach sweetness and rich caramel flavors, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 pound fresh peaches, peeled and chopped adds moisture and sweetness
- 15 ounce box of yellow cake mix, unprepared provides structure and flavor
- 11 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled adds richness and moisture
- ½ cup peach nectar enhances peach flavor and moisture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds depth of flavor
- 3 large eggs binds ingredients and adds moisture
For the Frosting
- 1 cup packed brown sugar contributes sweetness and a hint of caramel flavor
- ½ cup unsalted butter adds richness to frosting
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream creates a smooth texture in frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances frosting flavor
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted sweetens and thickens frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and prepare your baking pan by greasing it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with the chopped peaches, melted butter, peach nectar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the cake until the edges pull away and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat together the brown sugar and unsalted butter until creamy.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost the top evenly with the prepared brown sugar frosting.
Notes
Serve with coffee or tea. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature.