Description
This Peach Coffee Cake is a delightful and moist dessert featuring fresh diced peaches baked into a tender cake with a cinnamon-scented streusel topping. Finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Streusel Topping
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
Cake Batter
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (avocado oil or canola oil will also work)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peaches, pitted and diced
Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking again until smooth.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender. The batter should be thick.
- Incorporate Peaches: Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down too much.
- Fill the Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
- Prepare Streusel: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Mix with your fingers or a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Streusel to Batter: Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in the baking pan to form a sweet, crunchy crust while baking.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before glazing.
- Make and Drizzle Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and milk together to form a smooth glaze. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top evenly. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fresh ripe peaches work best, but canned peaches drained well can be substituted.
- The streusel topping can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
- For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free butter substitute and plant-based milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
