Imagine peaches, cream cheese, and cake getting together for a party in your oven. That’s this coffee cake in all its glory. It’s sweet but not cloying, rich yet airy, and just indulgent enough to keep you coming back for seconds (or thirds). The tangy cream cheese layer pairs perfectly with juicy peaches and a crumbly topping that says, “Yes, I am worth the calories.” This isn’t just a cake; it’s a dessert with ambition. Serve it for brunch, dessert, or when you feel like impressing people without actually trying too hard.
Peach Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
A luscious coffee cake featuring layers of peaches, cream cheese, and crumb topping for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang.
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup softened
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond milk: ½ cup
For the Cream Cheese Layer
- Cream cheese: 8 oz softened
- Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
For the Topping
- Brown sugar: ⅓ cup
- All-purpose flour: ¼ cup
- Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 3 tablespoons cold, diced
For the Peaches
- Fresh peaches sliced: 2 cups
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the springform pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and almond milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble the Cake
- Spread the cake batter evenly in the pan.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Arrange peach slices on top of the cream cheese layer.
Add the Topping
- Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until it forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the peaches.
Bake
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin C: 7%
- Potassium: 6%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Substitute canned peaches for fresh ones if needed, but drain them thoroughly.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to three days for best flavor.
