Description
Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a cozy, tender dessert made with juicy peaches and deep brown sugar flavor. This easy peach cake is the perfect rustic treat for summer gatherings, holidays, or anytime you crave a buttery, fruit-filled bake.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter (softened)
- Brown sugar (light or dark)
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk (whole milk preferred)
- Peaches (fresh, peeled and chopped—or canned, drained well)
- Optional: Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in chopped peaches.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
- Use canned, fresh, or frozen peaches—just make sure they’re drained well.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy spice twist.
- Top with a brown sugar crumble before baking for a coffee cake feel.
- This cake pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Freezes well—wrap individual slices and thaw as needed.
