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Brown Sugar Peach Cake

A luscious Brown Sugar Peach Cake that’s easy to prepare and bursting with the flavors of ripe peaches and rich brown sugar, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, diced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your pan: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Incorporate the dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture while alternating with the milk.
  7. Fold in the peaches: Gently fold in the diced peaches.
  8. Transfer to the baking pan: Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  9. Prepare the brown sugar topping: Mix the brown sugar with heavy cream until combined and drizzle on top of the batter.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake is versatile; try swapping peaches for berries or adding cinnamon for a spiced version. Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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