Southern Peach Coffee Cake
Description
This Southern Peach Coffee Cake is a comforting, homemade treat that balances fluffy, yeast-leavened dough with fresh fruit and a buttery crumb topping. The base is soft and slightly sweet, providing the perfect canvas for juicy peach slices and a spiced butterscotch streusel. It offers a warm, nostalgic flavor profile with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Ideal for weekend brunches, afternoon tea, or as a special dessert to share with family and friends, this cake captures the essence of Southern hospitality.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large mixer bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
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Add the softened butter and hot water to the dry ingredients; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
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Add the egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla, and another 1/2 cup of flour.
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Beat at high speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
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By hand, stir in 3/4 cup of the remaining flour to form a stiff batter.
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Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9-inch square pan.
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In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, dry butterscotch pudding mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Cut in the 2 tablespoons of butter until the mixture is crumbly.
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Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
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Arrange peach slices on top of the crumb layer.
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Cover the pan and let the cake rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
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Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204°C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla to make a glaze.
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Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 887.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.1g27%
- Saturated Fat 9.2g46%
- Cholesterol 126.6mg43%
- Sodium 2580.7mg108%
- Total Carbohydrate 167.8g56%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
- Sugars 73.2g
- Protein 17.0g34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.