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Peach Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

A delightful Peach Cake that embodies summer, topped with a rich, caramel-like brown sugar frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh peaches
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them or lining them with parchment paper.
  3. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  6. Incorporate the sour cream into the batter.
  7. Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
  8. Fold in the chopped peaches gently.
  9. Divide the batter into the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Make the frosting by beating butter, adding brown sugar and milk, then mixing in powdered sugar.
  12. Assemble the cake with frosting between layers and on top.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

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Keywords: peach cake, summer dessert, brown sugar frosting