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Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

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The Best Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting is a delightful summer dessert that marries the juicy sweetness of peaches with a rich, creamy brown sugar frosting. This cake is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings or as a comforting treat at home. Made with simple ingredients like yellow cake mix and frozen peaches, it delivers a moist texture and vibrant flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The decadent brown sugar frosting adds a luxurious finish that elevates this cake to an irresistible level. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a slice after dinner, this peach cake is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-oz) box yellow cake mix
  • 2 (3-oz) boxes peach Jell-O (not made)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup oil
  • 1 (16-oz) bag frozen peaches (do not thaw)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)
  • 2 cups brown sugar (packed)
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the yellow cake mix, peach Jell-O, eggs, and oil. Mix until smooth.
  3. Cut frozen peach slices in half and gently fold them into the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  6. For the frosting, heat butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a pot until boiling; stir for one minute before adding vanilla.
  7. Cool the frosting in an ice bath until room temperature; then beat until thick but pourable.
  8. Spread the frosting over the cooled peach cake.

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