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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

Decadent Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting Bliss

This Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting offers a moist and flavorful treat perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 ts Baking Soda Works best with acidic ingredients.
  • 1 ts Salt Sea salt is preferable.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can replace with brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for dairy-free.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan version.
  • 1 ts Vanilla Extract Pure extract is recommended.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
  • 2 cups Fresh or Canned Peaches Canned should be well-drained.
For the Brown Sugar Frosting
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides a caramel-like flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Milk Any type of milk works.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Add more for thicker frosting.
  • 1 ts Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then add vanilla extract and sour cream, stirring until combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently. Fold in chopped peaches.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, melt butter, stir in brown sugar, then add milk and boil for 2 minutes. Cool slightly.
  9. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh peaches and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

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