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Slices of a delicious peach cobbler pound cake with a crumb topping and glaze on a white plate, with fresh peaches in the background.
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Ultimate Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake combines a rich, buttery pound cake with a gooey peach filling and a crunchy cinnamon streusel, creating the ultimate dessert mashup.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Streusel
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
For the Peach Filling
  • 3 cups peaches peeled and diced (about 3-4 medium peaches)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
For the Pound Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened to room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 10 or 12-cup Bundt Pan
  • Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously grease and flour a 10 or 12-cup Bundt pan, making sure to get into all the crevices. Set aside.
Make the Cinnamon Streusel
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse, crumbly sand. Place the streusel in the refrigerator to keep cold while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
Make the Peach Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, gently toss the diced peaches with the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the peaches are evenly coated. Set aside.
Make the Pound Cake Batter
  1. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 3 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is very light, pale, and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the bowl. Once all eggs are incorporated, beat in the vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients in three additions, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spoon about one-third of the pound cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly.
  2. Carefully spoon half of the peach filling (including juices) over the batter. Sprinkle with half of the chilled streusel.
  3. Add another third of the cake batter, spreading gently to cover the filling. Top with the remaining peach filling and the remaining streusel.
  4. Spoon the final third of the batter over the top and gently spread to cover the filling layer completely. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to settle the batter and remove any large air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a long wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter. If the top begins to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
Cool and Glaze
  1. Let the cake cool in the Bundt pan on a wire rack for exactly 15 minutes. This is a critical step to ensure it releases cleanly. After 15 minutes, carefully invert the cake onto the wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Once the cake is completely cool, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and the vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, a half teaspoon at a time. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Pan Preparation: For a Bundt cake, it's crucial to grease and flour every single nook and cranny. Alternatively, use a non-stick baking spray that contains flour.
Peaches: You can use frozen, thawed peaches if fresh are not in season. Be sure to pat them very dry before dicing and mixing with other filling ingredients.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature butter, cream cheese, and eggs is key to a smooth, well-emulsified batter and a tender pound cake crumb.
Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.