Description
Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a delightful dessert that embodies the flavors of summer with its tender, juicy peaches and rich caramel notes from brown sugar. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and leave your taste buds craving more. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy it chilled alongside your morning coffee for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh peaches, diced (about 3 medium peaches)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients while alternating with milk if desired; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches for even distribution.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. - Spice it up by incorporating cinnamon or nutmeg for an enhanced flavor profile. - If using frozen peaches, ensure they are thawed completely and excess moisture is drained before adding to the batter.