Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Peach Cake topped with a luscious Brown Sugar Frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion and will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
For the peach cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups fresh or canned peaches (peeled and chopped, well-drained if using canned)
For the brown sugar frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped peaches. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and bring to a gentle boil. Add milk, stir, and bring to a low boil for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled cake immediately, as frosting will firm up as it cools.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cake for extra texture.
- Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
