Description
A moist, tender peach cake made from scratch and topped with a rich, caramel-style brown sugar frosting. The perfect easy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Peach Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup diced fresh or canned peaches
For the Brown Sugar Frosting
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
2 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in diced peaches.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
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Make frosting: In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and cook 2–3 minutes. Add milk, bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Cool slightly. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Frost the cooled cake evenly. Let frosting set before slicing.
Notes
- Use canned, fresh, or thawed frozen peaches.
- For extra peach flavor, add ½ tsp almond extract.
- Cake stays moist for several days and freezes well (unfrosted).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American