Description
Experience this tender, scratch-made peach cake, bursting with fresh fruit and crowned with rich brown sugar frosting. The simple creaming method ensures a moist crumb.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter (softened): 10 tablespoons (divided for cake and frosting)
- Large eggs: 2
- Fresh peaches (diced or sliced): 2 cups
- Light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, cream together 6 tablespoons of softened butter and the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the two large eggs one at a time.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Step 3: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Step 4: Prepare the Brown Sugar Frosting: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter with the light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Step 5: Transfer the brown sugar mixture to a medium bowl. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and reaches a thick, spreadable consistency. If the frosting is too stiff, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Step 6: Once the peach cake is completely cooled, spread the brown sugar frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Store leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain the cake's moistness and prevent the frosting from hardening too much.
- If the cake is cold, warm individual slices briefly (10-15 seconds) in the microwave before serving, taking care not to melt the brown sugar frosting entirely.
- For an elevated dessert experience, serve a slice slightly warm alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped mascarpone.
- For the smoothest brown sugar frosting, allow the melted brown sugar mixture to cool for about 5 minutes before incorporating the powdered sugar, as adding it too hot can make the frosting grainy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 425
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22.0g
- Saturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 43.0g