Description
This recipe combines the dense, velvety texture of a classic cream cheese pound cake with the spiced, jammy goodness of a summer peach cobbler. Finished with a sweet vanilla glaze, it is a stunning bundt cake that is perfect for any gathering or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 fresh peaches, sliced into wedges
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp bourbon or rum (optional)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly with flour-based baking spray.
- Whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl; place half the peach wedges in the bottom of the pan, sprinkle with half the sugar mix, and drizzle with melted butter and bourbon.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed for 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- On low speed, mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt, followed by the vanilla and milk until just combined.
- Spoon half the batter over the peaches, layer the remaining peaches and spice mix, then top with the rest of the batter.
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes until a tester comes out clean, cool for 10 minutes before inverting, and drizzle with a whisked glaze of confectioner’s sugar and milk.
Notes
To ensure a perfect release from your bundt pan, use a baking spray that specifically contains flour and wait exactly ten minutes before flipping the cake onto a cooling rack. If your peaches are particularly juicy, toss the slices in a tablespoon of flour before layering to prevent them from sinking too quickly into the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American