Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is the ultimate fusion of a sweet summer peach cobbler and a rich, buttery pound cake. This delightful treat is perfect for pairing with morning coffee, afternoon tea, or as a decadent dessert with ice cream. Inspired by Georgia’s National Peach Month celebrations, this recipe brings the essence of ‘The Peach State’ to your kitchen.
Every August, Georgia celebrates its iconic fruit with festivals, pageants, and even the creation of the ‘World’s Largest Peach Cobbler.’ This recipe captures that spirit, combining fresh peaches with a tender, spiced pound cake and a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. It’s a showstopper that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. allspice
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
Peach Ingredients:
- 2 cans of peaches
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 Tbsp. butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. vanilla
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10” Bundt pan with cooking spray and dust with flour.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Beat softened butter until creamy, then add granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by Greek yogurt and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in half the flour mixture, then the remaining flour, and finally the cubed cream cheese.
- In a skillet, melt butter, add brown sugar, and stir until bubbly. Add peaches and coat well. Pour into the Bundt pan.
- Pour batter over peaches and bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then drizzle over the cake.
Enjoy this Peach Cobbler Pound Cake as a delightful summer treat that’s sure to become a favorite!
