This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is one of the few sweets that is both fancy and cozy. It has the warm, sweet flavor of peach cobbler and the rich, buttery texture of pound cake, two iconic Southern desserts that many people love. Every taste reminds me of home. Imagine a cake with a soft, golden outside and soft, spiced peaches on top. This dish is like a hug on a platter, whether you’re presenting it to a lot of people or just having a quiet piece with coffee.
First, you need to prepare the peaches. The finest choice is canned and sliced peaches in juice because they are always the same and easy to use. A 29-ounce can has just the right amount of fruit to form a beautiful swirl in the cake. First, you need to dry the peaches. Don’t be too rough when you drain the peaches. If you don’t want the cake to get mushy, just toss away the extra juice. Put them in a bowl with a half cup of granulated sugar, a full teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg. These spices go great with peaches and will give the cake a warm, cobbler-like flavor that will spread into the cake as it bakes.
Get your oven ready by setting it to 350°F (175°C). This cake looks wonderful in a bundt pan with very little work. You can also use a loaf pan that is 9 by 5 inches. Use butter or a baking spray with flour to make sure the pan is well-oiled. This will make sure that your cake comes out neatly when it has cooled and baked.
The most crucial part of the pound cake is the batter. First, mix together one cup of melted unsalted butter and one and a half cups of sugar. This step is really important, so please take your time. When you mix the butter and sugar together, adding air to them helps the cake keep its shape and stay moist. Add the eggs one at a time as soon as the mixture is light and creamy. Before adding the next egg, make sure you beat the first one properly. This long process keeps the batter smooth and stops the emulsion from splitting. To make the eggs taste better, add a whole teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Mix together two cups of all-purpose flour, one and a half teaspoons of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of kosher salt in a different bowl. You should slowly add these dry components to the wet mixture, switching between them and a cup of whole milk. This means combining some of the flour mixture with some milk and then adding additional milk until everything is nicely combined. At this point, you need to be careful not to mix too much. This will make the cake thick or chewy.
When the batter is ready, pour half of it into the pan you made and smooth it out evenly. Then, use a spoon to spread half of the spiced peaches over the batter, making sure they are all in the same place. The same is true for the rest of the batter and peaches. Use a knife or skewer to gently incorporate the peaches into the batter without fully mixing them in. This will give the batter a marbled effect. You only need to do a couple figure eights. This step isn’t required, but it makes the cake appear really nice when it’s done.
Put the pan in the hot oven and bake it for 60 to 70 minutes. After about an hour, check the food to see if it’s done. The times in the oven, on the other hand, can be variable. There shouldn’t be any moist batter on the toothpick if you stick it in the middle of the cake. There shouldn’t be any wet crumbs or anything else on it. The top should be a golden brown hue, and the edges might be a touch scorched from the peaches. This helps it look better.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes after you take it out of the oven. It gets a little harder after being in the fridge for a while, which makes it easier to take out of the pan without breaking. Then, carefully flip the cake over and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
The finished pie is warm and rich, with a thick, buttery crumb and layers of sweet, spiced peaches on top. The soft fruit and rich cake in each piece taste great together, and the cinnamon and nutmeg make the meal even better. You can make it taste even better by adding vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or even powdered sugar.
This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is more than just a sweet treat. It’s a way to honor tradition, enjoy great food, and feel good about cooking at home. This cake is the kind that makes you feel good and brings back memories with every bite, whether you’re eating it alone at night or with friends.
