Delicious Peach Streusel Coffee Cake
This Delicious Peach Streusel Coffee Cake is a delightful blend of sweet, juicy peaches and a buttery, crumbly topping, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. With a tender, moist cake base infused with vanilla and almond flavors, each slice is an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.
12
Servings
192
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (for streusel)
light brown sugar
1/3 cup (firmly packed for streusel)
granulated sugar
1/4 cup (for streusel)
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
cold unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (cut into small pieces for streusel)
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (for cake)
granulated sugar
3/4 cup (for cake)
baking powder
2 teaspoons
salt
1/2 teaspoon
egg
1 (beaten)
unsalted butter
4 tablespoons (melted for cake)
milk
1/2 cup
vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons
almond extract
1 teaspoon
peaches
2 (1 lb. total) (peeled, pitted and sliced 1 inch thick)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 325°F if using a glass baking dish). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan or a square baking pan.
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2. In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Add 6 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces) and mix using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
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3. In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, beat together 1 egg, 4 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of almond extract until creamy.
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4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if a few lumps remain.
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5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Arrange the 2 peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced into 1-inch thick pieces) in concentric circles over the batter if using a springform pan, or in rows if using a square pan. Gently press the slices into the batter.
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6. Evenly sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top of the peaches.
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7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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8. Once baked, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes. If using a springform pan, carefully remove the sides. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges or squares.
Nutrition Information
8.3g
Fat
26.7g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delicious Peach Streusel Coffee Cake?
It is a moist cake infused with vanilla and almond flavors, topped with fresh peaches and a buttery cinnamon streusel.
What oven temperature is recommended?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 325 degrees Fahrenheit if using a glass baking dish.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan or a square baking pan.
What ingredients are in the streusel?
The streusel consists of all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and cold unsalted butter.
How do I create the streusel's texture?
Mix the ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
What are the dry ingredients for the cake?
The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
What wet ingredients are needed for the batter?
You will need one egg, melted unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
How do I combine the cake ingredients?
Whisk the dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls, then stir the wet mixture into the dry until just combined.
Is it okay if the batter has lumps?
Yes, it is okay if a few lumps remain; be careful not to overmix the batter.
How many peaches does the recipe require?
The recipe requires 2 peaches, which should weigh about 1 pound total.
How should the peaches be prepared?
Peaches should be peeled, pitted, and sliced into 1-inch thick pieces.
How should peaches be arranged in a springform pan?
Arrange the slices in concentric circles over the cake batter.
How should peaches be arranged in a square pan?
Arrange the peach slices in rows over the batter.
When is the streusel added?
The streusel mixture should be evenly sprinkled over the top of the peaches before baking.
How long is the baking time?
Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes.
How can I tell if the cake is finished baking?
The cake is done when the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the cake cool after baking?
Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
When should I remove the sides of a springform pan?
Carefully remove the sides after the cake has cooled for 20 minutes.
How many servings does one cake provide?
The recipe yields approximately 12 servings.
How many calories are in one serving?
There are approximately 192 calories per serving.
What is the fat content per slice?
Each serving contains about 8.3 grams of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 26.7 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the protein content?
Each slice provides 2.5 grams of protein.
When is the best time to serve this cake?
This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack.
What are some recommended toppings for serving?
You can serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
What extracts are used to flavor the cake?
The cake is flavored with both vanilla extract and almond extract.
Should the butter for the streusel be melted?
No, the butter for the streusel should be cold and cut into small pieces.
Should the butter for the cake batter be cold?
No, the butter for the cake batter should be melted.
Can the cake be served at room temperature?
Yes, the cake can be served warm or at room temperature.
How should the cake be sliced?
The cake can be cut into wedges if using a round pan or squares if using a square pan.