Description
A moist and flavorful peach cake sweetened with brown sugar, perfect for summer desserts or brunches.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Fold in chopped peaches.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use canned or frozen peaches if fresh aren’t available.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg