PEACH COBBLER POUND CAKE

A Peach Cobbler Pound Cake combines the flavors of a classic peach cobbler with the rich and moist texture of a pound cake. Here’s a recipe to help you make this delicious dessert:

Ingredients:

For the Peach Filling:

• 4 cups sliced and peeled ripe peaches (about 4-5 peaches)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

For the Pound Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream

For the Streusel Topping (optional):

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt cake pan.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the sliced peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Toss the mixture until the peaches are well coated, and set it aside to macerate while you prepare the cake batter.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly.
8. Spoon the peach filling over the cake batter in the pan, leaving a small border around the edges.
9. Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it to cover the peaches.
10. If desired, prepare the streusel topping by mixing the flour and sugar in a small bowl, then cutting in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle this over the cake batter.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
12. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate and let it cool completely.

Serve your Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of peach cobbler and pound cake in each bite. Enjoy!