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Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cake

A tender cake bursting with juicy peaches and the caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 2 cups fresh peaches (peeled and diced) Fresh peaches deliver the best flavor, but canned or frozen can be used.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed) Provides a caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it becomes fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt (and cinnamon if desired).
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced peaches until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a delightful dessert experience, pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for a week. Consider adding chopped nuts for texture.