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Brown Sugar Peach Cake: The Ultimate Summer Dessert

Brown Sugar Peach Cake
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This Brown Sugar Peach Cake is the perfect summer dessert! It combines the sweetness of fresh peaches with a rich, caramel-like brown sugar frosting. The cake is moist, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or just craving something sweet, this cake is sure to impress. Plus, it’s a great way to use up ripe peaches!

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • Cake:
    • 15 oz yellow cake mix (like Duncan Hines)
    • 3 large eggs (or as specified by your cake mix)
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or as specified by your cake mix)
    • 1/2 cup peach nectar or peach juice
    • 1 lb peeled and chopped peaches (about 3–4 peaches)
    • 1 drop orange food coloring (optional)
  • Brown Sugar Frosting:
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, blend the cake mix, eggs, oil, peach nectar, and food coloring (if using) until well combined. Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
  3. Bake: Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9×12-inch baking pan. Bake for 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
  4. Make the frosting: In a saucepan, combine the butter, cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and sifted confectioner’s sugar. Whisk until smooth. If needed, return to low heat to dissolve any lumps.
  5. Frost the cake: Pour the warm frosting over the cake, spreading it evenly. Work quickly, as the frosting sets fast.
  6. Let it set: Allow the frosting to harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator before slicing.

Notes

  1. Use ripe peaches: For the best flavor, choose peaches that are juicy and fragrant.
  2. Don’t overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  3. Adjust sweetness: If your peaches are very sweet, you can reduce the sugar in the frosting slightly.
  4. Work quickly with the frosting: The brown sugar frosting sets fast, so pour it evenly over the cake as soon as it’s ready.
  5. Add a twist: For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg into the cake batter.

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