Description
Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting is a moist and flavorful cake bursting with fresh peaches, topped with a rich brown sugar frosting that offers a deep, caramel-like sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh or canned peaches, diced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish or a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the diced peaches gently, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- For the Frosting: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the brown sugar frosting over the top, smoothing it evenly.
- Slice the cake into squares or wedges and serve. Enjoy the delicious combination of peach and brown sugar flavors!
Notes
- If using canned peaches, make sure to drain and pat them dry to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- For a spiced version, add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a warm, spiced flavor that complements the peaches.
- Chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts can be added to the batter for extra texture.
- If you prefer a lighter frosting, you can reduce the powdered sugar or add more milk for a fluffier consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
