Hereβs a delicious recipe for a Peach Cobbler Pound Cake that combines the flavors of a classic peach cobbler with the richness of pound cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh or canned peaches (drained if using canned)
For the Peach Filling:
- 2 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2β3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare Peach Filling:
- In a saucepan, add the sliced peaches, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using).
- Cook over medium heat for about 5β7 minutes until the peaches soften and the mixture thickens.
- Set aside to cool.
2. Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3β5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with sour cream. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the diced peaches.
3. Assemble and Bake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Spoon half of the peach filling on top of the batter.
- Add the remaining cake batter on top, then spoon the rest of the peach filling over the top layer of the batter.
- Gently swirl the filling into the batter with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more liquid or powdered sugar as needed.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Enjoy your Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream!