Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peach Coffee Cake, a moist and tender dessert that perfectly pairs with your morning coffee or serves as a sweet afternoon treat. This recipe features juicy peaches nestled within a fluffy cake base, topped with a crunchy streusel for an irresistible contrast in textures. Whether you’re hosting brunch, sharing with friends, or simply treating yourself, this Peach Coffee Cake is sure to impress. It’s easy to make, customizable with your favorite fruits, and guarantees to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups diced peaches (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- Streusel: ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- Optional glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time; then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; fold in peaches gently.
- Spread batter in the prepared pan and top with streusel.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 188mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg
Keywords: Use ripe, fresh peaches for best flavor; canned can be used if drained well. You can substitute other fruits based on your preference. Ensure not to overmix for a light texture.