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Cozy Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Streusel

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A comforting dessert that combines buttery pound cake with juicy peaches and a crunchy brown sugar streusel topping, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy weeknight treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups peeled and sliced fresh peaches (about 4 medium peaches)
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (40g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • Pinch of salt (for streusel)
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup light brown sugar, ⅓ cup flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until coarse crumbs form. Chill in the fridge.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups sifted flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Using a mixer, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in 3 cups sliced fresh peaches with a spatula, keeping chunks intact.
  8. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Sprinkle chilled brown sugar streusel evenly over the batter. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the streusel browns too quickly, loosely tent the cake with foil halfway through baking. Drain excess juice from peaches if very juicy to prevent soggy cake bottom. For gluten-free version, substitute almond flour and add an extra egg. Dairy-free options include using coconut oil or vegan butter and plant-based milk. Muffin variation: bake 20-25 minutes. Reheat gently to restore softness and aroma.

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Keywords: peach cobbler, pound cake, brown sugar streusel, easy dessert, peach dessert, cozy cake, summer dessert

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