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Brown Sugar Peach Cake Recipe

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A moist and flavorful brown sugar peach cake made with yellow cake mix, fresh peaches, and topped with a rich brown sugar frosting that sets into a glossy finish. Perfectly balanced with sweet peach nectar and warm vanilla notes, this dessert is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 15 ounces yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines recommended)
  • 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)
  • Drop of orange food coloring (optional)

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: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cake batter.
  2. Prepare Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, blend together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, peach nectar, and optional orange food coloring until thoroughly combined. Carefully fold in the peeled and chopped peaches to evenly distribute them in the batter. Pour the batter into a lightly sprayed 9×12 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 28 minutes. Use a toothpick inserted in the center to check doneness; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Make Brown Sugar Frosting: While the cake bakes, combine unsalted butter, heavy cream, and packed brown sugar in a saucepan. Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and sifted confectioner’s sugar. Whisk the frosting vigorously until smooth and free of sugar lumps. If necessary, return to low heat to keep frosting smooth and pourable.
  5. Frost the Cake: Immediately pour the warm frosting evenly over the baked cake, aiming to coat the surface on the first try since the frosting will set quickly. Avoid spreading afterward to prevent cracking.
  6. Set the Frosting: Allow the frosting to harden at room temperature or place the cake in the refrigerator to speed up the setting process before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Using fresh, ripe peaches greatly enhances the flavor and texture of the cake.
  • The orange food coloring is optional and used for a more vibrant cake color.
  • Ensure the frosting is poured while warm to achieve a smooth, glossy finish that sets firmly.
  • This cake is best served after the frosting has fully hardened for clean slices.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate to maintain freshness.

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