Description
Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a moist summer dessert filled with fresh peaches and topped with a sweet brown sugar frosting.
Ingredients
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups peeled and diced fresh peaches
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Gently fold in the diced peaches, being careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
9. For the frosting, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.
10. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat.
11. Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
12. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid adding too much moisture to the batter.
Dice the peaches evenly for a uniform bake.
If the peaches are very juicy, pat them dry with paper towels before folding them into the batter.
Do not skip the buttermilk; it adds moisture and helps create a soft crumb.
Let the cake cool fully before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg