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Brown Sugar Peach Cake

Brown Sugar Peach Cake That's Juicy and Irresistibly Sweet

Delight in this Brown Sugar Peach Cake, a perfect dessert that beautifully combines ripe peaches and rich brown sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix any high-quality mix works, like Duncan Hines
  • 3 large Eggs use as directed by the cake mix package
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can substitute melted butter for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Peach Nectar water can substitute in a pinch, but may alter flavor
  • 2 cups Fresh Peaches peeled and chopped, canned peaches in juice can also be used
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar creates a rich, caramel-like sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter needed for frosting, adds richness
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream provides creaminess and helps dissolve sugar
  • 2 cups Confectioner's Sugar sweetens and thickens frosting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds depth of flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x12 inch baking pan
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and peach nectar. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
  3. Fold in the chopped fresh peaches into the batter gently.
  4. Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for approximately 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, then cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Once cooled slightly, whisk in the confectioner's sugar until smooth and creamy.
  8. Pour the brown sugar frosting evenly over the baked cake and spread gently.
  9. Allow the cake to set for a few moments before slicing.
  10. Serve and enjoy your Brown Sugar Peach Cake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage.

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