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Peach Cobbler Pound Cake

Dense, buttery pound cake studded with fresh peaches and drenched in glossy peach glaze, combining two Southern classics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for coating peaches
Peach Glaze
  • 0.5 cup peach preserves
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture in three additions, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  6. Toss diced peaches with 2 tablespoons flour until coated. Gently fold floured peaches into batter using a rubber spatula.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and tap pan on counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake 65-75 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Top should be golden brown.
  9. While cake bakes, prepare glaze by combining peach preserves, butter, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  10. When cake is done, immediately poke holes all over surface with a skewer. Brush half the warm glaze over hot cake.
  11. Cool cake in pan for 20 minutes, then remove to wire rack. Brush remaining glaze over top and sides while still warm.
  12. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing. Glaze will set as it cools, creating a glossy finish.

Notes

Store wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Can be made a day ahead as flavors improve overnight. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.