Here’s a detailed, step-by-step Peach Cobbler Pound Cake recipe — rich, buttery pound cake layered with cinnamon peaches and topped with a cobbler-style crumble.
🍑 Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
🛒 Ingredients
For the Peach Filling
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2½ cups fresh or canned peaches (sliced; if canned, drain well)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Pound Cake Batter
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1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2½ cups granulated sugar
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5 large eggs, room temperature
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
For the Cobbler Crumble Topping
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-By-Step Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Peaches
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In a medium saucepan, combine:
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Peaches
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Granulated sugar
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Brown sugar
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Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Lemon juice
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Cook over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until peaches begin to soften.
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Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to make a slurry.
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Stir slurry into peaches and cook 1–2 more minutes until thickened.
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Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 2: Preheat & Prepare Pan
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
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Grease and flour a 10–12 cup Bundt pan very well (or use baking spray with flour).
Step 3: Make the Cobbler Crumble
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In a bowl, combine:
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Flour
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Brown sugar
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Cinnamon
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Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
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Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 4: Make the Pound Cake Batter
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
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Gradually add sugar and beat for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Reduce mixer speed to low.
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Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with sour cream.
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Begin and end with flour.
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Do not overmix.
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Stir in vanilla and almond extract.
Step 5: Assemble the Cake
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Pour half of the batter into prepared pan.
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Spoon peach filling evenly over batter (avoid edges).
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Add remaining batter on top and smooth gently.
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Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over the top.
Step 6: Bake
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Bake for 75–90 minutes.
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Check at 75 minutes by inserting a skewer into the center.
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It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
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If browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
Step 7: Cool
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Let cake cool in pan for 15–20 minutes.
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Carefully invert onto serving plate.
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Allow to cool completely before glazing.
Step 8: Optional Glaze
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Drizzle over cooled cake.
🍑 Pro Tips for Best Results
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Room temperature ingredients are critical.
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Don’t overmix once flour is added.
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If using fresh peaches, make sure they are ripe but firm.
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For extra peach flavor, add ½ teaspoon peach extract to batter.
Storage
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Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Refrigerate up to 5 days.
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Freezes well for up to 2 months (wrap tightly).