Description
This Peach Crumb Cake combines soft, moist cake with juicy peaches and a buttery crumb topping. It’s a versatile dessert that’s just as delightful with morning coffee as it is with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for crumb topping)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (plus more for crumb topping)
2 large eggs
1 cup milk or buttermilk
1/2 cup melted butter (plus more for crumb topping)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3–4 cups diced fresh, frozen (thawed and drained), or canned (drained) peaches
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon (if using) until crumbly. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Scatter the diced peaches evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the peaches.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool slightly. If using glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk, then drizzle over the top before serving.
Notes
- Swap peaches with nectarines, plums, or a mix of berries.
- Add cinnamon to both batter and crumb for a spiced twist.
- Use browned butter for a deeper, nutty flavor.
- Canned peaches work great in a pinch—just drain well.
- Store at room temperature or refrigerate in hot weather.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg