Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a showstopper that combines two beloved desserts into one magnificent creation. With layers of cinnamon-spiced cake, fresh juicy peaches, crunchy streusel, and a drizzle of cream cheese glaze, it’s the ultimate summer-meets-comfort-food dessert. The caramel sauce adds a buttery sweetness that transforms this from a simple cake into something truly special that your family and friends will request again and again.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Cake Flour: Creates a tender, soft crumb. If you don’t have cake flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch (see FAQs).
• Butter: The foundation of any good pound cake, providing richness and moisture. Make sure it’s at room temperature for proper creaming.
• Fresh Peaches: The star of the show! They add natural sweetness, moisture, and that irresistible peach flavor. Choose ripe, fragrant peaches for the best results.
• Spices (Cinnamon and Nutmeg): These warm spices complement the peaches perfectly and give the cake that authentic cobbler flavor.
• Buttermilk: Adds tanginess and helps create a tender crumb. The acidity also activates the baking powder.
• Streusel (Biscuit Crumble): Provides delightful texture contrast with its sweet, buttery crunch – just like the topping of a traditional cobbler.
• Caramel Sauce: Homemade caramel adds depth and a beautiful amber color to the top of the cake (which becomes the bottom when inverted).
• Cream Cheese Glaze: The finishing touch that adds a tangy sweetness to balance the rich cake.

Variations

Want to customize this cake? Here are some delicious twists:

• Berry Twist: Replace peaches with mixed berries or sliced strawberries for a different fruit flavor profile.
• Nutty Addition: Mix chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel for extra crunch and flavor.
• Bourbon Infusion: Add 2 tablespoons of bourbon to the cake batter for a sophisticated adult version.
• Spice It Up: Include cardamom or ginger in the spice mix for an unexpected but delightful flavor boost.
• Southern Style: Add 1/2 cup of toasted coconut to the streusel for a tropical twist.

How to Make Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

Step 1: Prepare the Streusel

Make the streusel first by combining flour, sugars, and spices in a bowl. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 15 minutes until golden, breaking it up a couple of times during baking. Once done, immediately break apart any large chunks with a spatula and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Peaches

Peel your peaches (either using the blanching method or a vegetable peeler), then slice one peach thinly for the top decoration and dice the second peach for the filling. Season both with cinnamon and nutmeg in separate bowls.

Step 3: Make the Caramel

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until it reaches a light amber color. Pour immediately over the sliced peaches arranged in your buttered and floured bundt pan.

Step 4: Make the Cake Batter

Cream butter until light, add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, ending with dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5: Assemble and Layer

Pour two-thirds of the batter over the caramel and peaches. Add the diced peaches and a cup of streusel to the middle, then top with remaining batter and more streusel.

Step 6: Bake and Cool

Bake at 350°F for about an hour until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving plate.

Step 7: Make the Glaze

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Adjust consistency as needed, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

How to Serve

This cake is versatile and can be served multiple ways:

Perfect Pairings

Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. A dollop of freshly whipped cream also complements the flavors beautifully.

Breakfast or Brunch

Skip the glaze and serve a slice with coffee for a special breakfast treat that’s not too sweet.

Dessert Table Star

For gatherings, place this cake as the centerpiece of your dessert table – it’s beautiful enough to stand on its own.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Keep the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Freezing

This cake freezes beautifully! Wrap individual slices or the whole cake tightly in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating

To serve warm after refrigeration, microwave an individual slice for 15-20 seconds. If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bring to room temperature before serving.

FAQs

Final Thoughts

This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake brings together the best of summer fruit with comforting baking traditions. It’s one of those recipes that makes people think you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen all day, when really, it’s just a matter of following simple steps. The combination of tender cake, juicy peaches, crunchy streusel, and sweet caramel creates a dessert that’s truly unforgettable. Give it a try while peaches are in season, and I guarantee it will become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

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