Description
Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is a rich buttery pound cake loaded with juicy peaches, warm cinnamon flavors, and a sweet cobbler-inspired glaze for a comforting Southern-style dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups diced peaches (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a bundt or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in diced peaches gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle brown sugar lightly over the top.
- Bake for 75-85 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze and drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Fresh ripe peaches provide the best flavor.
- Drain canned peaches thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter for a tender cake texture.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a cobbler-inspired dessert.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American