Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe (Easy Southern Dessert) 🍑🍰
If you love peach cobbler and classic pound cake, this Peach Cobbler Pound Cake is the best of both worlds. Rich, buttery pound cake is layered with cinnamon-sugar peaches and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze for a dessert that's perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, and summer gatherings.
Every bite tastes like warm peach cobbler wrapped inside a moist Southern pound cake.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Moist and buttery pound cake
Loaded with juicy peaches
Cinnamon cobbler flavor throughout
Perfect for holidays and potlucks
Delicious with coffee or ice cream
Prep Time
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Peach Filling
2 cups diced peaches
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pound Cake Batter
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Cinnamon Swirl
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Vanilla Glaze
1½ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Peaches
In a small bowl combine:
Peaches
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Cornstarch
Vanilla
Mix well and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Pan
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
Step 3: Make the Pound Cake Batter
Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add sugar and beat for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
In a separate bowl combine:
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream until combined.
Do not overmix.
Step 4: Layer the Cake
Pour half the batter into the Bundt pan.
Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Add half the peach filling.
Repeat with remaining batter, cinnamon sugar, and peaches.
Use a knife to lightly swirl.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Remove and cool completely.
Step 6: Make the Glaze
Whisk together:
Powdered sugar
Milk
Vanilla
Drizzle over cooled cake.
Optional Cobbler Topping
For extra peach cobbler flavor, spoon warm peaches over each slice before serving.
Mix together:
1 cup peaches
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Cook in a skillet for 5 minutes until syrupy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Caramel drizzle
Cinnamon whipped topping
Fresh peach slices
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Tips for the Best Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
Use ripe peaches for maximum flavor.
Sour cream keeps the cake moist.
Don't overmix the batter.
Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
Add chopped pecans for extra Southern flavor.