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Peach Coffee Cake

Peach Coffee Cake

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Peach Coffee Cake is a delightful, moist treat that beautifully combines the sweetness of fresh peaches with a tender, buttery cake. Ideal for breakfast or as a sweet addition to brunch gatherings, this cake features a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping that elevates every bite. Whether you’re using juicy summer peaches or canned varieties, this recipe is adaptable and easy to prepare, making it a favorite for any occasion. Enjoy it warm with coffee or tea, or pair it with whipped cream for an indulgent dessert.

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)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (for streusel)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 12 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze, optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the streusel topping; then add cold butter and combine until crumbly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake base.
  4. Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, along with vanilla and sour cream; mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture without overmixing. Gently fold in diced peaches.
  6. Spread batter in the prepared pan and top with streusel mixture.
  7. Bake for 40–50 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool before serving.

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