Description
Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a delightful summer dessert that combines juicy fresh peaches with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, creating a moist and buttery treat. This cake is perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during quiet moments at home. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience that evokes memories of sunny afternoons and family picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Wash and slice the peaches into thin wedges; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter along with the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the peach slices until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal texture. Fresh ripe peaches yield the best flavor; you can also experiment by adding blueberries or nuts for added texture.