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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting for Summer Bliss

This Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting combines juiciness of peaches with rich frosting—a delightful summer dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Works best with acidic ingredients.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use kosher salt for milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted preferred, reduce salt if using salted.
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for moister texture.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for more intense flavor.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be lighter alternative.
  • 2 cups Peaches Use fresh, or thawed and dried frozen peaches.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before measuring for a lump-free result.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Any type, including non-dairy alternatives.
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar Melt and mix well for creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted preferred for taste balance.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the peaches.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  6. Melt butter, add brown sugar in a saucepan, then stir in milk and cool.
  7. Whisk powdered sugar into the cooled brown sugar mix until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cake with the brown sugar frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure peaches are ripe for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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