PEACH-GLAZED CAKE

Peach-Glazed Cake image

"After tasting this cake, guests always ask for a second slice...and the recipe," writes Samantha Jones from her kitchen in Morgantown, West Virginia. "Everyone is surprised when they learn this dessert is so easy to make. I often garnish servings with pear slices instead of peaches."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
3 eggs
1 jar (12 ounces) peach preserves, divided
1 cup sliced peeled peaches or frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed

Steps:

Place pears in a blender, cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; add the cake mix and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1/2 cup of peach preserves, uncovered, on high for 45-60 seconds or until melted. Slowly brush over warm cake. Cool completely. , Slice cake; top with peaches. Melt remaining preserves; drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.