Peach Cake Brown Sugar (Print)
Moist cake featuring ripe peaches and rich brown sugar, offering a tender crumb and caramel notes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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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 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk
→ Peach Topping
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4 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Optional Streusel Topping
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, toss the sliced peaches with brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Arrange the peach slices on top of the batter in a circular pattern.
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If using, prepare streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, butter, nuts, and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly on top of the peaches.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice and serve as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, use ripe but firm peaches to ensure they hold their shape during baking.