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Slices of brown sugar peach cake topped with fresh peaches and whipped cream

Brown Sugar Peach Cake

This Brown Sugar Peach Cake captures the essence of summer with its buttery goodness and caramel notes, featuring juicy peaches baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, diced Feel free to peel the skins if you prefer.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened For a vegan option, use coconut oil.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Light or dark works.
  • 2 large eggs Or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for a vegan choice.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or almond milk For a dairy-free option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together in a large mixing bowl for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. If using applesauce, mix until smooth.
  4. Add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk until you achieve a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the diced peaches and pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  2. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoy with a cup of tea. Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a spicy twist, or fold in nuts for extra crunch. Substitute with vegan options where noted.

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