Egg Cake

Servings: 3 cups Difficulty: Intermediate
A warm, spiced dessert featuring tender yellow cake swirled with sweet cinnamon peaches.
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This Egg Cake is a comforting, easy-to-make dessert that transforms simple pantry staples into a warm, spiced treat. By combining a classic yellow cake mix with fresh eggs and oil, you create a tender, moist base that pairs perfectly with the sweet, juicy flavor of canned peaches. The addition of brown sugar and cinnamon creates a rich, caramel-like swirl that cuts through the sweetness, offering a complex flavor profile reminiscent of a baked peach cobbler but with the texture of a cake. It’s an ideal dish for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you crave something sweet without the hassle of baking from scratch. The aroma of baking cinnamon and peaches will fill your kitchen, making it a delightful experience for the whole family.

Egg Cake

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3 cups Calories: 705.9

Description

This Egg Cake is a comforting, easy-to-make dessert that transforms simple pantry staples into a warm, spiced treat. By combining a classic yellow cake mix with fresh eggs and oil, you create a tender, moist base that pairs perfectly with the sweet, juicy flavor of canned peaches. The addition of brown sugar and cinnamon creates a rich, caramel-like swirl that cuts through the sweetness, offering a complex flavor profile reminiscent of a baked peach cobbler but with the texture of a cake. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you crave something sweet without the hassle of baking from scratch. The aroma of baking cinnamon and peaches will fill your kitchen, making it a delightful experience for the whole family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil (1/3 cup plus 4 teaspoons as per standard cake mix instructions), and water until smooth.
  4. Add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together.
  6. Drain the canned peaches, reserving the syrup, and cut the slices in half if they are large.
  7. Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Layer the peach slices evenly over the batter.
  9. Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mixture over the peaches.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cake batter over the top, covering the peaches as best as possible.
  11. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
  12. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3 cups


Amount Per Serving
Calories 705.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.0g8%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
Sodium 67.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 156.6g53%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugars 94.1g
Protein 11.4g23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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