Description
A moist and tender peach cake topped with a rich and creamy brown sugar frosting. This delightful dessert combines juicy diced peaches with a warm caramel-like flavor in the frosting, making it perfect for any occasion or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced peaches
- ½ cup sour cream
Brown Sugar Frosting
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal after baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents throughout the cake batter.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, incorporating them fully into the batter for flavor and structure.
- Combine dry ingredients and sour cream: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in peaches: Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter to evenly distribute without breaking them down.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the frosting: While the cake is baking, melt the butter and brown sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the milk and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
- Finish frosting: Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading.
- Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled completely, evenly spread the brown sugar frosting over the top, creating a rich, glossy finish.
Notes
- Fresh or canned peaches can be used depending on availability and preference.
- Toasted pecans sprinkled on top add a delicious crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature and consume within 2 days for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
