Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
Indulge in the taste of summer with the Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting. This moist and flavorful dessert, featuring real peaches and a rich brown sugar frosting, is perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, or a cozy evening treat. Easy to prepare and satisfying to eat, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Whether served at a barbecue or as a delightful end to a holiday meal, it brings warmth and sweetness to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (15-oz) box yellow cake mix
- 2 (3-oz) boxes peach Jell-O (not prepared)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1 (16-oz) bag frozen peaches (do not thaw)
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, peach Jell-O, eggs, and oil. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in halved frozen peaches gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool on a wire rack before frosting.
- For frosting, heat butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a pot until boiling; stir for one minute then remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool in an ice bath until thickened.
- Beat frosting until pourable and spread generously over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use ripe fresh peaches for enhanced flavor if preferred. Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting. This cake can be made ahead of time; just frost before serving for optimal freshness.