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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

A moist, fruit-filled peach cake topped with a rich, caramel-like brown sugar frosting — the perfect blend of sweetness and Southern comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and diced
Brown Sugar Frosting
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients with sour cream and milk.
  5. Fold in diced peaches and pour into pan.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. For frosting, melt butter and brown sugar; simmer 2 minutes.
  8. Stir in milk, bring to a boil again, and cool 10 minutes.
  9. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  10. Spread frosting on cooled cake and serve.

Notes

Serve warm or chilled. The frosting sets into a rich caramel-like glaze that complements the tender peach crumb perfectly.