Southern Peach Crumb Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining moist cake, juicy peaches, and a buttery cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons, this cake brings the essence of Southern hospitality to any table.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 55 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Course: Comfort Food, Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 12
Calories: 380 kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 fresh peaches, sliced (or one 15-ounce can sliced peaches, drained)
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in flour mixture and sour cream until just combined. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
- Add Peaches: Layer the peach slices on top of the batter.
- Make Crumb Topping: In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbs form.
- Add Topping & Bake: Sprinkle the crumb topping over the peaches. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Cool & Serve: Cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.