Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
Indulge in the Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting, a luscious dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh peaches with a rich, creamy brown sugar frosting. Ideal for summer celebrations, birthday parties, or cozy nights at home, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The secret to its moist texture lies in the unique blend of yellow cake mix and frozen peaches, resulting in a delightful treat that’s easy to make and hard to resist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-oz) box yellow cake mix
- 2 (3-oz) boxes Peach Jell-O (dry)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup oil
- 1 (16-oz) bag frozen sliced peaches (do not thaw)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine yellow cake mix, Peach Jell-O, eggs, and oil. Mix until well blended.
- Fold in frozen peach slices using a sturdy wooden spoon.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting: In a pot over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream; bring to boil for one minute while stirring. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool in an ice bath until thickened.
- Beat cooled frosting until smooth and spread over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg