Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk or whole milk
- Optional lemon zest for added flavor
- For the brown sugar frosting:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then incorporate vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, ending with dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in sliced peaches.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- To prepare frosting, melt butter over medium heat, stir in brown sugar until smooth and bubbly, then cool slightly.
- Mix in milk or heavy cream and vanilla until reaching desired consistency.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake and garnish with additional peach slices if desired.
Notes
- Pat peaches dry before adding to batter to prevent sogginess.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the frosting.
- Ensure cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
