A moist, tender peach cake with a glossy brown sugar glaze, perfect for summer. Made with boxed cake mix, fresh peaches, and a rich, toasty frosting, this dessert is quick to make and irresistibly sweet.
One 15-ounce box yellow cake mix (vanilla or buttermilk style)
3 large eggs, or as directed on cake mix box
1/3 cup vegetable oil, or as directed on cake mix box
1/2 cup peach nectar or peach juice
1 lb peeled and chopped peaches (about 3–4 medium)
1–2 drops orange food coloring (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×12-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Mix cake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, peach nectar, and food coloring (if using). Blend with a mixer until smooth. Fold in chopped peaches gently with a spatula to avoid bruising the fruit.
Bake: Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter, 26–28 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Prepare the glaze: In a saucepan, combine butter, cream, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then gradually add confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
Drizzle and serve: Once cake is cooled, spread the glaze over the top. Let the glaze set slightly before slicing and serving.
Substitute canned or frozen peaches if fresh are unavailable. For a vibrant look, use orange food coloring in the cake batter.
Glaze stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before reuse. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.