Description
This Brown Sugar Peach Cake combines a moist yellow cake infused with fresh peaches and peach nectar, topped with a rich and creamy brown sugar frosting. Perfect for summer gatherings or a delightful dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 15 ounce yellow cake mix (such as Duncan Hines)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup peach nectar or peach juice
- 1 lb peeled and chopped peaches (about 3-4 peaches)
- Drop of orange food coloring (optional)
Brown Sugar Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut in pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing it for baking the cake to a perfect golden finish.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, blend together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, peach nectar, and optional orange food coloring until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Gently fold in the peeled and chopped peaches to distribute evenly through the batter.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×12 inch baking pan. Bake for about 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with moist crumbs, indicating the cake is cooked through but still tender.
- Prepare Brown Sugar Frosting: In a medium saucepan, combine unsalted butter, heavy cream, and packed brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure the sugar dissolves fully.
- Add Vanilla and Confectioners’ Sugar: Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the sifted confectioners’ sugar. Whisk vigorously until the frosting is smooth and free of lumps. If the frosting thickens too much, gently reheat it to achieve a pourable consistency.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, pour the warm brown sugar frosting evenly over its surface. Allow the frosting to set at room temperature or place the cake in the refrigerator to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Peach nectar adds a subtle peach flavor, but you can substitute with peach juice if unavailable.
- The orange food coloring is optional and mainly used to enhance the cake’s color.
- Ensure the frosting is warm and pourable when applying; if it cools too much, gently reheat.
- This cake is best served chilled or at room temperature to allow the frosting to set well.
- Fresh ripe peaches are recommended for the best flavor and texture.
