Southern Peach Coffee Cake

Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
Fluffy yeast-risen cake topped with sweet peaches and a butterscotch crumb
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Southern Peach Coffee Cake

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 887.1

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

  1. In a large mixer bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add the softened butter and hot water to the dry ingredients; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla, and another 1/2 cup of flour.
  4. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. By hand, stir in 3/4 cup of the remaining flour to form a stiff batter.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9-inch square pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour, brown sugar, dry butterscotch pudding mix, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  8. Cut in the 2 tablespoons of butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
  10. Arrange peach slices on top of the crumb layer.
  11. Cover the pan and let the cake rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
  12. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204°C) for 25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla to make a glaze.
  15. 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.

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