Description
This Easy Brown Sugar Peach Cake is a warm, rustic dessert bursting with juicy peaches and rich caramel-like brown sugar flavor. Soft, moist, and incredibly simple to make, this cake is perfect for last-minute gatherings, potlucks, or an effortless weeknight treat. Whether served on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, every bite is sweet, comforting, and full of fruity goodness!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
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1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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2 cups fresh or canned peaches, chopped (drained if using canned)
Optional Topping:
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan (or line with parchment paper).
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
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Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two batches, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
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Fold in peaches: Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
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Add optional topping: If desired, sprinkle the top of the batter with a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet, lightly crunchy finish.
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Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Fruit swaps: You can use nectarines, apples, or berries if peaches aren’t in season.
Make it a loaf: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and extend the baking time to 45–50 minutes.
Storage: Keeps well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake, Fruit-Based
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Keywords: Peach cake, brown sugar peach dessert, easy fruit cake, summer cake, peach recipe, rustic cake, simple peach dessert