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Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

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Are you a peach lover? Today I will show you how to make a peach cobbler pound cake recipe, in bundt cake form! A comforting classic made with real fresh peaches and cream cheese to produce the rich flavor of this perfectly dense and moist pound cake—YUM!

For more sweet and delicious recipes for my fellow fruit fans, check out this Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake, this award winning Key Lime Pie, or perhaps Healthy Strawberry Bread.

During the hot summer months, peaches are in peak season! They are beautifully plump and sweet from May into late September. You have to try my 5 ingredient peach cobbler with cake mix and this easy Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade.

Fresh peach bundt cake on pedestal with drips of glaze.

Why You Will Love this Recipe

  • Crowd-Pleasing Dessert | Even for those who aren’t fond of fresh peaches, no one can resist this perfectly moist and sugary-sweet peach cobbler pound cake!
  • The Best of Both Worlds | Peach cobbler and peach pound cake all in one? Yes, please!
  • Easy to Make | Just mix, pour, and bake. The only thing that can really go wrong with this recipe is over-mixing the batter. That’s it!
Bundt cake with sliced peaches imbedded in cake on cooling rack.

Healthy Twist

  • I use natural cane sugar rather than white sugar for the pound cake batter. There isn’t much of a caloric difference between the two. However, cane sugar is less refined and contains more vitamins and minerals.
  • Instead of taking a shortcut with canned peaches, stick to the fresh and whole fruit. Most canned peaches, unless otherwise noted, are full of high fructose corn syrup.

Key Ingredients

Ingredients, directions and nutritional information in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.

Labeled ingredients for peach pound cake recipe L-R Brown sugar, flour, baking powder, sugar, peaches, eggs, bourbon vanilla, butter, cinnamon, melted butter and cream cheese.

Peach Pound Cake Ingredients

  • Flour | I use organic unbleached all-purpose flour, we don’t need cake flour for this recipe.
  • Sugar | Besides the natural sugars in the peaches, granulated sugar gives this pound cake the sweetness it needs. I like to use cane sugar.
  • Eggs | Helps with texture and rise for the pound cake.
  • Butter | Use salted or unsalted butter (if using unsalted, just add ¼ teaspoon additional salt)
  • Cream cheese | Softened cream cheese keeps the peach pound cake moist and adds some density to separate the texture from a typical fluffy cake. You can also try sour cream.
  • Bourbon vanilla extract | Add some smoky and creamy notes using bourbon vanilla extract <- try making your own! You may also use regular vanilla extract or almond extract if you prefer.
  • Peaches | Of course, you’ll need sweet and juicy peaches for this peach bundt cake recipe.

Cobbler Topping

  • Peach | You’ll want a large, beautifully ripe sliced peach for your cobbler topping — the slices look beautiful when the cake is inverted. Almost a peach upside-down cake!
  • Light brown sugar | Sticky light brown sugar is the sugary ribbon running through the peaches and into the batter.
  • Cinnamon | Cinnamon is optional. However, I love how it adds a subtle sweet spice.
  • Butter | Butter is the liquid in the cobbler topping and makes the top of the cake golden brown and scrumptious.

Glaze (optional)

  • Powdered sugar | Powder sugar is soft and easily dissolves with an added liquid, making it the perfect sugar for a glaze.
  • Bourbon vanilla extract | Add some drops of vanilla extract for additional flavor.
  • Milk | Whole milk or cream will make the glaze thin enough to pour over the bundt cake.

How to Make Peach Bundt Cake

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, 350 degrees for high altitudes. You also want to prepare your bundt pan by greasing it with some vegetable oil or shortening and adding some flour to prevent the cake from sticking.

Step 1 | Mix the Dry Ingredients

Using a whisk and a medium bowl, measure and whisk together your dry ingredients—the flour, salt, and baking powder. Then, set it aside for later.

Step 2 | Mix the Wet Ingredients

In the bowl of your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl and your electric hand mixer. Cream together the butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed. Then, scrape the batter from the sides of the bowl and add the sugar. Mix the creamy ingredients together until the batter is light and fluffy.

Add the eggs—just one at a time. Then beat for about 30 seconds after each addition. Now go ahead and mix in your vanilla extract.

Step 3 | Combine the Wet and Dry Mixtures

Grab the dry ingredients you prepared earlier and reduce the mixer to low speed. Add in the flour mixture only a half cup at a time and scrape the bowl halfway through. Continue mixing until the ingredients are just combined. But be careful not to over-mix!

Next, remove the bowl from the stand mixer and fold your peeled and diced peaches into the cake batter. Then, set it aside.

Step 4 | The Cobbler Topping

Now, it’s time to create the cobbler topping for the fresh peaches. This topping is different since it goes on top of the peaches rather than on top of the cake. It will seep through the peaches and into the batter a little bit.

Mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined and pourable.

Then, lay the peach slices in the grooves of the bottom of the bundt pan

Top the peaches with your brown sugar and butter mixture. Mmmm!

So that you do not move the carefully placed peaches, spoon the prepared pound cake batter into your bundt pan, smoothing it out as you go. 

**Remember to tap the bundt pan on the cutting board a few times to settle the batter and get all the air pockets out. 

Step 5 | Bake the Cake

Place the pan in the center of a preheated oven to bake until golden brown. You can check if the peach cobbler pound cake is done by inserting a skewer into the center of the cake or try using a cake tester. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, your cake is done baking!

Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack, cooling completely before glazing or cutting into it.

Pro Tips

  • Remember to allow the cake to cool before glazing. Place the cobbler pound cake on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Then you’re ready to pour on the sweet glaze!
  • For most of the mixing steps above, it is essential not to over-mix the ingredients. Over mixing will produce a more dense and chewy texture rather than the fluffy and airy desired results. As soon as the ingredients appear well combined, stop mixing and move on to the next step.
  • Set out your eggs, butter, cream cheese, and peaches an hour or two before baking. Having these ingredients at room temperature will ensure the best results.

Step 6 | Optional Glaze and Serve

While the peachy classic pound cake is cooling, use a small bowl and a whisk to mix the ingredients for the glaze together until smooth.

Now take a spoon and the bowl of sweet glaze and spoon it over the entire cake! 

Serve the gorgeous peach cobbler creation (with or without glaze), and top with some fresh whipped cream or perhaps a hearty scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh ripe peaches sliced nicely. Oh, and be sure not to forget to drizzle with a little caramel sauce for a truly decadent peach dessert!

Pouring glaze on a cake.

High Altitude Tips

  • Increase flour to 3 ½ cups
  • Reduce sugar to 2 cups
  • Decrease baking powder to ¾ teaspoon
  • Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake as directed.
Slice of peach cake with bourbon whipped cream with fresh peaches.

Fresh Toppings

Whether you decide to glaze this peach bundt cake or not, you’ll likely want to throw on some additional toppings to complete this recipe. I suggest serving a slice of this heavenly dessert with a dollop of my Homemade Bourbon Whipped Cream ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ and fresh peaches.

Homemade Bourbon Whipped Cream

Here’s how to make the perfect whipped cream for this peach cake recipe– in my humble opinion.

  1. Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
  2. Add ½ – 1 teaspoon of bourbon vanilla extract (or regular bourbon) if desired.
  3. Whip until stiff peaks form.

You can also add a drizzle of caramel sauce or my bourbon caramel sauce– if you want to go over the top! YUM!

Drizzling caramel on peach pound cake with ice cream.

Variations & Substitutions

  • Other Fruits | If you would like to make this recipe after the peach season is over, you can use frozen peaches, just thaw them first! Also try apple slices, fresh blueberries, sliced strawberries – or try nectarines, apricots, plums, figs, you get the idea!
  • Dairy-free | Is it possible to make a dairy-free version of this delicious cobbler pound cake? Absolutely! Substitute the butter with butter-flavored vegetable shortening or a vegan butter alternative. Also, omit the cream cheese altogether. You can search for a non-dairy cream cheese product, like the Tofutti brand. And for the glaze, you can use almond milk or another milk alternative, rather than typical cow’s milk or cream.
  • Gluten-free Peach Bundt Cake |  Replace the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour. You want a cup for cup Gluten Free flour that contains xanthan gum and the starches other gluten-free flours may lack. I love this King Arthur as well as this Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 brand. I also prefer to use a half and half method when baking gluten-free, using half all purpose GF flour and half almond flour, this typically gives the best crumb results!

Make Peach Pound Cake in Loaf Pans

  • If desired, split peaches, brown sugar slurry and batter between two greased and floured loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-70 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean or with wet crumbs.

Storage Tips

Storing leftovers or making ahead- If you happen to have leftovers of this irresistible peach bundt cake or would like to make it ahead of time for an upcoming event, allow the cake to cool first, then cover or store in an airtight container; refrigerate for four or five days.

Storing in the freezer- Freezing this recipe isn’t ideal because of the fruit inside. When thawing, the cake may become soggy. But if you’d like to freeze it for later, wrap the cake in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer bag or container. It will last in the freezer for about three months.

Peach cobbler cake on pedestal with drizzles of glaze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you use canned peaches for this recipe?

Canned peaches will still produce a tasty and fruity cobbler pound cake. However, I think anyone would agree that fresh and ripe peaches are best. But if that’s all you have, use peaches in juice rather than syrup and reserve the syrup to use in the glaze.

Can I use frozen peaches in peach bundt cake?

Yes! They are great, just thaw and pat dry before using.

Do you need a bundt pan to make this peach bundt cake?

Definitely not. If you don’t have a bundt cake pan at home, you can make this recipe using two loaf pans or a tube pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking times accordingly.

What makes a cake a bundt cake?

It’s not so much the cake as it is the shape of the pan the cake is baked in. Most cake mixes provide instructions for how to make in a bundt pan. Bundt pans have the characteristic ridges or decorations with the unique chimney or flute in the middle which allows for a tall, delicious cake to be baked evenly, resulting in a hole in the center.

How many slices do you get out of a bundt cake?

Most bundt cakes are similar in size (between 10-12 cups), but they do vary, typically you can get 12-16 slices, depending on how thick of a slice you serve.

More Irresistible Bundt Cakes

  1. Pear Bundt Cake
  2. Lemonade Bundt Cake
  3. Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake
  4. Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
  5. Best White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake
Peach cobbler pound cake in bowl with ice cream with caramel.

First, ensure the bundt pan is well greased and covered with enough flour to make removing it from the pan easy and effortless.
And second, I’ll mention it again, do not overmix!

Slice of peach pound cake on plate and whole peach bundt cake on platter to pin.

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Fresh peach bundt cake on pedestal with drips of glaze.

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

Author: Kathleen Pope
4.75 from 24 votes
Today I will show you how to make a peach cobbler pound cake recipe, in bundt cake form! A comforting classic made with real fresh peaches and cream cheese to produce the rich flavor of this perfectly dense and moist pound cake—YUM!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Sweets
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Pound Cake

  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, add ½ cup for high altitude
  • 2 ½ cups granulated sugar, reduce to 2 cups for high altitude, I use all-natural cane sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups butter, add ¼ teaspoon salt if using unsalted, room temp
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon vanilla, or use regular vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder, reduce to ¾ teaspoons for high altitude
  • 3 medium peaches, peeled, diced, about 1 ½ cups (fresh, or may replace with frozen, thawed)

Cobbler Topping

  • 1 large peach, peeled, and cut into ¼ inch slices or thawed frozen peaches
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Glaze

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees (350 degrees for high altitude) and grease and flour well a 10 cup bundt pan.
  • Using a whisk and a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer cream together butter and cream cheese for 1 minute over medium-high speed; scrape sides and add sugar, mixing until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating about 30 seconds after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Reduce mixer speed to lowest setting adding flour mixture ½ cup at a time, scraping down bowl half way through. Mix until just combined, careful not to over mix.
  • Remove bowl from mixer and fold peaches into cake batter. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Lay peach slices in the grooves of the bundt pan bottom then sprinkle top of peaches with brown sugar butter mixture. This is your cobbler topping! Mmmm!
  • Carefully spoon cake batter into bundt pan, smoothing out. Tap bundt pan a few times on cutting board to settle batter. Then bake in center of preheated oven for 45-60 minutes or until skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean (or just a few moist crumbs).
  • Important * Cool cake on cooling rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto cooling rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • If using glaze, once cake is cooled, in small bowl combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and stir until desired consistency, adding only enough milk to drizzle.
  • Serve with or without glaze, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream drizzled with a little caramel sauce for a truly decadent peach dessert.

Video

✱ Kathleen’s Tips

Variations
Use frozen peaches if fresh not in season! They are frozen at their best, thaw first and pat dry. Or if you can only find canned peaches, use peaches in juice (not pie filling), drain, reserving juice for the glaze.
Use other fruit in place of peaches, just use the same quantity — think blueberries, nectarines, apricots, plums, cherries, I could go on!
High Altitude Tips
  • Increase flour to 3 ½ cups
  • Reduce sugar to 2 cups
  • Decrease baking powder to ¾ teaspoon
  • Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake as directed.
Homemade Bourbon Whipped Cream
Here’s how to make the perfect whipped cream for this peach cake recipe– in my humble opinion.
  1. Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
  2. Add ½ – 1 teaspoon of bourbon vanilla extract (or regular bourbon or plain vanilla extract) if desired.
  3. Whip until stiff peaks form.
You can also add a drizzle of caramel sauce or my bourbon caramel sauce– if you want to go over the top! YUM!
Pro Tips
  • Remember to allow the cake to cool before glazing. Place the cobbler pound cake on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. Then you’re ready to pour on the sweet glaze!
  • For most of the mixing steps above, it is essential not to over-mix the ingredients. Over mixing will produce a more dense and chewy texture rather than the fluffy and airy desired results. As soon as the ingredients appear well combined, stop mixing and move on to the next step.
  • Set out your eggs, butter, cream cheese, and peaches an hour or two before baking. Having these ingredients at room temperature will ensure the best results.
  • I love using Bak-Klene as it’s an oil and flour in one spray and my cakes come out beautiful each and every time! Or try Baker’s Joy.
  • Use a high-quality bundt pan, makes all the difference in how bundt cakes bake as well as release. I LOVE my Nordic Ware Bundt Pans!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice Calories: 480 kcal Carbohydrates: 61 g Protein: 6 g Fat: 24 g Saturated Fat: 14 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 130 mg Sodium: 242 mg Potassium: 134 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 42 g Vitamin A: 951 IU Vitamin C: 2 mg Calcium: 56 mg Iron: 2 mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Fresh Cooky is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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40 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    How much salt in the dry ingredients. Instructions are to mix the dry together – flour, salt, baking powder but the ingredient list does not list SALT.

  2. 5 stars
    Very good! I had more batter than my Bundt pan could hold so I made four large muffins as well. I opened a jar of homemade peaches and forgot to save some to put in the bottom of the pan, so I opened homemade cranberry juice and drained the cranberries from it to put in the bottom instead. I used Peach Crown in place of the vanilla and it is wonderful. My glaze had a touch of the Crown as well. I recommend the recipe and will make it again!

  3. 5 stars
    My mother-in-law loves any kind of peach dessert – but this one took the cake! (pun intended! ha!!) She said it was the best peach cake she had ever had!

  4. 5 stars
    YUM! This recipe was so delicious. Our family gobbled it up. Can’t wait to make it again and appreciate all the notes you shared here on how to make it perfectly.

  5. 5 stars
    This is one DELICIOUS cake! If I could give it 10 stars I would! I made it for a party this weekend and it was all gone. A few people even asked me for the recipe so I forwarded this to them. Definitely a keeper. Going to make it again soon!

  6. 5 stars
    EASY! I was looking for an out of the box idea for desserts and came across this recipe. It was simple yet impactful. Not a slice was left at the end of the event!

  7. 5 stars
    The crumb texture looks just perfect in this peach cobbler pound cake. I can’t wait to serve it for Sunday dinner dessert; it smells amazing!!