Description
A moist and flavorful peach cake topped with a rich coconut frosting, combining the natural sweetness of peaches with the tropical crunch of shredded coconut and walnuts. Perfect for a delightful dessert or special occasion treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Cake
- 1 large can sliced peaches (drained and mashed) or 2 regular 14.5 ounce cans sliced peaches
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
Coconut Frosting
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 9 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 stick butter or margarine (8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (a little more than a cup can be used)
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Batter: Drain the peaches thoroughly and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Using your hands or a utensil, mash the peaches until they are crushed but still slightly chunky. Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking soda to the mashed peaches and mix well to form a consistent batter.
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9 x 13 inch cake pan with non-stick spray or grease it well. Pour the peach batter evenly into the prepared pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Coconut Frosting: While the cake is baking, combine the sugar, evaporated milk, butter or margarine, and shredded coconut in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Continue to boil until the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency.
- Add Nuts and Frost the Cake: Remove the frosting from heat and stir in the chopped walnuts. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before evenly spreading the coconut frosting over the top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure peaches are well drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
- Use fresh or frozen shredded coconut if canned is not available.
- The cake pan size is important to ensure proper baking; adjust time slightly if using different pan size.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent frosting from melting.
- Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or other nuts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peach cake, coconut frosting, peach dessert, baked peach cake, tropical frosting, walnut topping, simple cake recipe
