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Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting recipe

Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting – a moist, flavorful dessert made with juicy peaches and topped with rich, caramel-like brown sugar frosting. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a simple family treat.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake:

1 (15-oz) box yellow cake mix

2 (3-oz) boxes peach Jell-O (dry mix, not prepared)

4 large eggs

1 cup light-tasting olive oil (or vegetable oil)

1 (16-oz) bag frozen peaches, sliced (do not thaw)

For the Frosting:

1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)

2 cups brown sugar, packed

2/3 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ice water (for an ice bath, not for the frosting)


Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  • Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix together the cake mix, peach Jell-O, eggs, and oil until well combined.

  • Add Peaches: Slice frozen peaches into smaller, bite-sized pieces. Gently fold them into the batter using a sturdy spoon.

  • Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (moist crumbs are fine).

  • Cool Completely: Once baked, let the cake rest on a wire rack until fully cooled.

  • Prepare the Frosting: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, cooking over medium-high heat until melted and smooth. Stir until it reaches a full boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  • Cool & Whip: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and place the pan in an ice bath to cool. Scrape the sides occasionally until the frosting reaches room temperature and thickens. Beat with a hand mixer for 3–5 minutes until fluffy but still spreadable.

  • Frost & Serve: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Notes

Drain canned or fresh peaches very well if using as a substitute for frozen.

For added crunch, top with chopped pecans or walnuts.

This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors blend

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 639
  • Sugar: 66g
  • Carbohydrates: 82g
  • Protein: 5g