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
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