Description
This Moist & Tender Peach Coffee Cake with Crumble Topping is a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Featuring juicy diced peaches folded into a rich, thick batter and topped with a sweet cinnamon crumble, this coffee cake is finished with a smooth powdered sugar glaze that adds a touch of sweetness. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a flavorful and comforting cake that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 3/4 cup granular sugar
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or unflavored coconut oil)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peaches (peeled and diced)
Crumble Topping
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter (melted)
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray an 8×8 inch baking dish or pan with non-stick baking spray and set it aside.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the sugar, vegetable oil, egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Batters: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, a few spoonfuls at a time, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. The batter will be thick but smooth.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the peeled and diced peaches into the batter, ensuring an even distribution without breaking the fruit.
- Spread Batter: Evenly spread the peach batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, and cinnamon using a fork. Add the melted butter and mix until you achieve a gravel-like, crumbly texture.
- Top Cake with Crumble: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the surface of the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 33 to 35 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean and free of crumbs.
- Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes to set.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake cools, mix the powdered sugar and milk until you create a slightly thick glaze.
- Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled coffee cake and allow it to set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt with sour cream or buttermilk for a different tangy taste.
- Make sure to spray the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- The crumble topping can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to use.
- Check the cake a few minutes before the end of baking to avoid overcooking and drying out the cake.
- The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American