Description
This Brown Sugar Peach Cake combines a moist yellow cake infused with fresh peaches and peach nectar, topped with a rich, creamy brown sugar frosting. Perfect for peach season or anytime you crave a sweet, fruity dessert with a decadent caramel-flavored glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 15 ounces 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut in pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cake.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, blend together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, peach nectar, and optional orange food coloring until smooth and combined. Gently fold the peeled and chopped peaches into the batter, then pour the mixture into a greased 9×12 inch baking pan.
- Bake the Cake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for approximately 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs, indicating the cake is done.
- Prepare the Brown Sugar Frosting: While the cake is baking, combine the unsalted butter, heavy cream, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat, then add the vanilla extract and sifted confectioner’s sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the frosting is smooth and free of lumps. If the frosting thickens too much, gently reheat it to restore silky consistency.
- Finish the Cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the warm brown sugar frosting evenly over the top, covering the surface completely. Allow the frosting to set fully at room temperature or place the cake in the refrigerator to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using fresh ripe peaches enhances the flavor but canned peaches can be an alternative in off-season.
- The orange food coloring is optional and only for a richer color if desired.
- For best results, let the cake cool slightly before pouring the warm frosting to avoid melting or soaking in too much.
- The frosting can be reheated gently to maintain a pourable consistency if it thickens before applying.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
