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Home » Desserts » Cakes & Pies » Peach Cobbler Pound Cake (With Fresh Peaches)

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake (With Fresh Peaches)

Aug 1, 2023 · by Valentina · 28 Comments

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Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is the perfect combination of a sweet and juicy summer peach cobbler and a rich and buttery pound cake. All you need are a few baking essentials like butter, sugar, flour and eggs – plus a few gorgeous fresh peaches.

Sliced pound cake with fresh peaches on white plate.

If you're a peach lover, there’s nothing quite like juicy, perfectly ripe peaches in the summertime.

Except maybe a cobbler made out of them. Or even better, a Peach Cobbler Pound Cake!

Bring this summer cake to the next get together you're invited to because it's a crowd pleaser, for sure. With its melt-in-your mouth texture and fresh sweet peach slices in every bite, maybe make two. 😉

This is not a light and fluffy cake -- it's rich, buttery soft and somewhat compact, with incredibly delicious golden edges that are slightly crisp. I think you'll love it!

Jump to:
  • The Star Ingredient
  • How to Make it
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Can you make it ahead?
  • Other Scrumptious Summer Peach Recipes
  • Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

The Star Ingredient

A few soft rosy red and golden peaches with tiny stems.
  • fresh peaches - Look for peaches with smooth skin, golden tones and a sweet scent. They should be only slightly soft for this recipe. Can you use frozen or canned peaches? Yes you can, and it's a good option if you’re pressed for time, or when peaches aren't in season. Be sure to thaw frozen peaches and drain canned peaches before adding them to the recipe.
close up of a cross section of a peach cobbler pound cake on white platter

How to Make it

- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 11 inch loaf pan with parchment paper (bottom and sides).

- For this recipe, I peel the peaches for the inside of the cake, as I love the super smooth texture. I leave the skin on those on top since it’s part of the “crust” and I love how the darker shades of red and orange show through.

There are a couple of ways to peel peaches:

  • When peaches are firm, you can just use a vegetable peeler to peel them.
  • When they’re more fragile and soft, blanching them is the easiest way to remove the skin. It's the same as peeling tomatoes.

Here’s to blanch and peel the peaches:

  • Cut an “X” on the bottom of each peach. Place them in boiling water for about a minute, just until the skin starts to loosen.
  • Remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and immediately place them in ice water to “shock” them. This will stop them from cooking. Once they’ve cooled, the skin will easily peel away from the "X."
Three images of how to peel a peach - one whole peach, one is ice water, one with skin coming off.

- Peel all but one peach. Cut all of the peaches into approximately ¼ inch slices and set aside — keeping the unpeeled peach separate.

Do you have to peel the peaches? Nope. I peel the peaches for the batter and leave the skin on the slices on top. To save time, you don’t have to peel any of them — this will leave the texture on the inside of the cake slightly less smooth. It will still be delicious.

Black background with vibrant red-orange peach slices.

- Mix all of the batter ingredients and fold in the sliced, peeled peaches. Then pour the cake batter into a parchment-lined, prepared loaf pan.

Tip: You'll see in the recipe card below that the butter and sugar should be mixed for 2 minutes with an electric mixer. Do not skip this! If you don't have one, use a whisk to fairly vigorously mix the butter for an additional minute.

- Add a layer of the unpeeled peach slices on top.

pound cake batter with peaches in loaf pan
layered peach slices on top of pound cake batter in loaf pan

- Mix all of the cobbler topping ingredients together, and add it in small bits to the top of the peaches.

- Bake, cool and slice.

Raw Peach Cobbler Pound Cake in loaf pan ready for the oven
Whole baked peach cobbler cake in a long loaf pan.

(More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Variations

  • Gluten-free version. If you’re gluten-free, or baking for someone who is, I’ve also tested this recipe with Cup4Cup Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose flour, and it works well.
  • Want to mix things up? Use other favorite fruits like nectarines, apricots, strawberries, figs, blueberries or plums. Or any combination thereof.
close up of peach cobbler pound cake

Serving Suggestions

  • Well, since breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, why not have a slice with your morning coffee? 😉  It's a delicious combination.
  • Or maybe an afternoon pick-me-up snack with tea? Or more coffee?
  • And of course it's lovely for an after dinner dessert. Warm it up a bit and add a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top.
Sliced Peach Cobbler Pound Cake on a white platter

Can you make it ahead?

While a fresh cake is amazing, this delicious Peach Cobbler Pound Cake can be made ahead and still be great.

Room temperature. It will keep well for about 1 day in a tightly sealed container at room temperature.
Refrigerator. It will keep well for about a week in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Freezer. It will keep well for about two months wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in a heavy-duty zip-lock bag in the freezer. (For best results, be sure all of the air is removed.)

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Fun fact: A classic pound cake is made with a pound of each ingredient: one pound of sugar, flour, butter and eggs, which is how it got its name.

I hope you love this decadent peach cake as much as my family and I do!

A few slices of peach cake on a white plate.

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

Valentina K. Wein
Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is the perfect combination of a sweet summer peach cobbler and a rich and buttery pound cake. It’s delicious with your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or ice cream for dessert. (Gluten-free option included.)
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Cooling Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 377 kcal

Equipment

  • 11-inch loaf pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 1 pound fresh peaches (about 3 medium-sized peaches)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour (Cup4Cup gluten-free all-purpose flour is okay too)

For the cake topping

  • 1 (approximately ¼ pound) peach
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (Cup4Cup gluten-free all-purpose flour is okay too)

Instructions
 

For the cake

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 11 inch loaf pan with parchment paper (bottom and sides).
  • Peel and cut the peaches. If your peaches are on the firm side, use a vegetable peeler to peel them. If they’re soft, blanch them as follows: Fill a large mixing bowl with ice water and set it aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut an “X” on the bottom of each peach, trying to cut only through the skin. Place them in the boiling water and leave them just until you see the skin begin to peel away from the “X,” about 1 minute. (You don’t want to cook the peaches — just loosen the skin.) Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them directly into the ice water. When they’re cool enough to touch, gently peel the skin off away from the "X." Cut them into approximately ⅛ to ¼-inch slices. Set aside.
  • Combine the batter ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the sugar, salt and vanilla. Use an electric mixer on a medium-high speed to mix for 2 minutes. Add the eggs and mix until blended. Fold in the flour only until it’s about halfway combined. Then add the peeled peach slices and continue folding until you no longer see dry spots and the peaches are mixed in. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set aside.

For the cake topping

  • Slice the peach, mix and add the topping. Wash and dry the peach and cut it into approximately ⅛ to ¼-inch slices. Place them in an even layer on top of the batter in the pan. In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, vanilla and flour and stir until smooth. (This should be the consistency of a wet cookie dough.) Use your fingers or two teaspoons to drop bits of it all over the peaches. It will be mostly covered, with a few open spots where the peaches will show through.
  • Bake. Put the pan on a baking sheet and place it in the preheated 350°F oven. Bake until it’s golden and when you gently press down on the top, it doesn’t wiggle or sink down, about 1 hour.
  • Cool and serve. Let it cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then lift it out with the parchment paper and let it cool to room temperature on a wire cooling rack, about 40 minutes. Slice and serve!

NOTES

Nutritional information is only an estimate.

NUTRITION

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords summer fruit recipes, brunch cakes, summer desserts
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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes

    September 01, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    I love both cobbler and pound cake...what a win win for me that you have combined two in one! Those peaches look really juicy and sweet.

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Angie. Hope you love it. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  2. John / Kitchen Riffs

    September 02, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Like cobbler, a lot. And like pound cake too. Neat idea to combine them in one recipe! And peaches are perfect in this dish. Thanks!

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you, John. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  3. Karen (Back Road Journal)

    September 02, 2020 at 10:08 am

    My husband loves a good pound cake and I love peaches so it looks like your recipe will make both of us happy.

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Yay! Thank you, Karen! I hope you both love it. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  4. David Scott Allen

    September 02, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    That topping is absolutely beautiful. Peach season may be done here... I have to check this weekend. Pound cakes is a favorite - even Mark likes it. It is not too sweet and is good for dessert, breakfast, elevenses or tea (even though neither of us drinks tea, we still acknowledge a proper tea hour).

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Love that you and Mark have a proper tea hour -- even without the tea. For me, it's coffee hour. 😉 ~Valentina

      Reply
  5. Kim Lange

    September 02, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    5 stars
    This peach cobbler pound cake is scrumptious! I bet it would be awesome with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! YUM!

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Ah yes! I'm never opposed to adding ice cream to almost anything. 😉 ~Valentina

      Reply
  6. 2pots2cook

    September 03, 2020 at 12:46 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful idea to make pound cake with peaches ! There is an abundance of figs nowadays so I just might try that version ! Thank you for this lovely idea !

    Reply
    • Samantha Simons

      September 03, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      I'm making it right now with peaches and figs 🙂

      Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      Thanks, Davorka. My dad just picked dozens of figs this morning form his tree. I will have to go over there and collect a bunch. Love the idea of making this with them. Would be beautiful too. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  7. Samantha Simons

    September 03, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    Making this tonight with peaches and figs! My guess is the eggs get added after the butter and sugar has been creamed, just before adding flour? Thanks!

    Reply
    • valentina

      September 03, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      Hi Samantha, Yes!! I'm so sorry that (important!) detail was missing from the mixing of the ingredients. I've edited it in now. You are exactly right -- add the eggs just before the flour. Add and mix to blend. I hope you love it and my apologies. 🙂 Warmly, Valentina

      Reply
      • Samantha Simons

        September 03, 2020 at 6:13 pm

        5 stars
        It turned out beautifully...thank you for the recipe! I added a little black pepper and chopped pine nuts to the topping for a nice something extra.

        Reply
        • valentina

          September 03, 2020 at 8:56 pm

          That's awesome, Samantha! Adding the black pepper is brilliant. I love that! So happy you enjoyed it! Have a lovely weekend. 🙂 ~Valentina

          Reply
  8. Liz

    September 03, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    YUM! I love that cobbler topping!! Peach desserts are my favorites in the summer!

    Reply
  9. Jane

    November 20, 2020 at 4:44 am

    Can canned peaches be used?

    Reply
    • valentina

      November 20, 2020 at 8:35 am

      Hi Jane, Thanks for writing in. Yes, you can used canned peaches -- drain them well before adding them to the recipe.Hope you enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  10. Kay

    March 05, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    What an absolutely fantastic recipe combining two favorites!!! Looking forward to trying this for family gathering!!!

    Reply
    • valentina

      March 05, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks, Kay. Hope you and your family enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  11. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

    August 02, 2023 at 6:55 am

    How fantastic! I've got a couple of peaches on the countertop right now, but I think they're too soft for this. Thing is, I so often find peaches that aren't quite as soft as I like them, and now I see what to do with them.

    Reply
    • Valentina

      August 02, 2023 at 8:36 pm

      Awesome, Jeff. Hope you love it and thanks for checking it out. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  12. Dawn

    August 02, 2023 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    What great timing this recipe is!! I picked up a huge package of peaches, so know I know what I'm going to make. I know it'll be delicious paired with a tall glass of milk or cup of coffee (and maybe a scoop or two of ice cream). 🙂

    Reply
    • Valentina

      August 02, 2023 at 8:38 pm

      Sooo good with ice cream! Thanks so much, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
  13. Healthy World Cuisine

    August 04, 2023 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Bring on peach season and with a crumble topping, we are sold. Don't you just love cup for cup gluten-free flour. It makes life so much easier to keep things gluten-free. Love how moist the cake is.

    Reply
    • Valentina

      August 06, 2023 at 10:09 am

      Yes, Cup4Cup is the best GF flour I've ever used. It behaves the most like regular AP, I think. And thank you for visiting. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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