Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

This delightful yellow cake is infused with fresh peach flavor and topped with a rich and creamy brown sugar frosting. It's a perfect dessert for family gatherings and celebrations.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 14 servings

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
Large Bowl
large saucepan

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients:

15 oz yellow cake mix
2 3 oz packages peach-flavored gelatin
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
4-6 fresh peaches peeled and sliced, OR 16 oz frozen peaches (do not thaw)

Brown Sugar Frosting Ingredients:

2 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

For Cake:

In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, peach gelatin, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, mixing until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold the sliced peaches into the cake batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish before applying the frosting.

For Frosting:

In a large saucepan, mix together the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, maintain for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
Mix in the vanilla extract and optional salt for flavor.
To cool the frosting rapidly, place the saucepan in a larger bowl filled with ice water, stirring continuously until it thickens. Alternatively, let it cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
After it's cooled and thickened, whisk the frosting for about 4-5 minutes until it becomes thick and fluffy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake, slice, and serve to enjoy.

Notes

For enhanced peach flavor, opt for fresh, ripe peaches. If using frozen peaches, beware they may add more moisture to the cake. The ice bath method expedites frosting cooling and leads to a smoother texture.