Description
This Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a delicious, moist dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with the rich flavor of brown sugar. The cake is topped with a golden, caramelized crust that makes every bite irresistible. It’s perfect for summer gatherings, family get-togethers, or as a sweet afternoon treat with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl, toss the chopped peaches with lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set them aside for later.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold the seasoned peaches into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a little crunch, you can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
Try adding a pinch of ground ginger or allspice for extra warmth.
You can drizzle a peach compote over the cake for an added burst of peach flavor.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg