Description
This indulgent pound cake blends the velvety richness of cream cheese with the sweet, spiced syrup of sun-ripened peaches. It creates a dense, moist crumb that captures the essence of a classic summer cobbler in every sophisticated slice.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Cream cheese
- Large eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Canned peaches in syrup
- Brown sugar
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and prep. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and sift flour and salt together in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar. Beat butter and granulated sugar for five minutes until pale, fluffy, and aerated.
- Blend cream cheese. Incorporate room-temperature cream cheese into the butter mixture until glossy and smooth.
- Add the eggs. Mix in large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully absorbed before adding the next.
- Combine dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla extract, then fold in the sifted flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in peaches. Drain one cup of peaches, dice them, and gently fold into the thick cake batter.
- Mix spiced topping. Combine remaining peach slices with brown sugar, spices, and a quarter cup of reserved syrup.
- Layer the pan. Spread the spiced peach mixture into a greased bundt pan and dollop the cake batter over the top.
- Bake the cake. Bake for one hour and fifteen minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Glaze and serve. Whisk powdered sugar and remaining syrup to create a glaze, then drizzle over the cooled, inverted cake.
Notes
- Ensure all dairy and eggs are at room temperature to prevent the batter from seizing.
- Sift your flour twice to incorporate extra air, which helps the heavy batter rise effectively.
- Use a baking spray containing flour to create a reliable barrier for the syrupy fruit topping.
- Allow the cake to rest for at least twenty minutes before inverting to ensure the structure has set.
- Always use the reserved canned peach syrup for the glaze to maintain consistent fruit flavor throughout.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
