Get ready to experience a slice of heaven with this mouthwatering Brown Sugar Peach Cake that promises to transport you to a sun-drenched orchard with every single bite! Imagine a perfectly moist cake packed with juicy, fresh peaches and a rich, caramel-like brown sugar flavor that melts in your mouth. Whether you're looking to impress your guests or treat yourself to a delightful dessert, this recipe is about to become your new summer obsession.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be smooth but may have a few lumps.
- Gently fold in the sliced fresh peaches using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the Brown Sugar Peach Cake warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Tips
- Choose ripe, fresh peaches for the most intense flavor. Look for peaches that are slightly soft when gently squeezed and have a sweet aroma.
- Room temperature ingredients are key! Make sure your butter, eggs, and other ingredients are at room temperature to ensure a smooth, well-incorporated batter.
- Don't overmix the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender and light.
- For extra moisture, you can brush the warm cake with a simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water.
- If peaches aren't in season, you can substitute with frozen peaches (thawed and drained) or canned peaches in light syrup.
- To prevent the peaches from sinking to the bottom, lightly coat them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, beautiful cuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 325kcal
Carbohydrates: 49g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 73mg
