Description
A moist and fluffy peach cake topped with rich brown sugar frosting, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for frosting)
- ¼ cup milk (any type, for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the diced peaches evenly throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and brown sugar until it boils. Boil for 2 minutes without stirring, then remove from heat and stir in the milk and vanilla.
- Mix in the powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour for almond flour. Use applesauce instead of eggs for lower fat content.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg