Description
This Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances rich, caramel-like sweetness with juicy, sun-kissed peaches. It’s a simple yet impressive treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
- Fresh Peaches
- Brown Sugar
- All-Purpose Flour
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Peaches: If using fresh peaches, slice them thinly and set them aside. You can sprinkle a little brown sugar over them for extra sweetness.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in two eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk until fully incorporated.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold in the sliced peaches, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or serve it with whipped cream for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Use ripe peaches for the best flavor. If you prefer a less sweet cake, feel free to reduce the brown sugar by 1/4 cup. Consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavor profile.