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Peach and Pecan Crumble Cake

Hiding underneath a nutty, spiced, crumbly topping you’ll find delicate peaches, ripe from the summer sun, juices dripping. Tucked below is a tender white cake providing just enough of a layer to support those sweet peaches, but without stealing the show.
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Brunch, Dessert
Servings 10 to 12 servings

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • 9" x 13" baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • For the cake: 
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 extra-large eggs
  • 1-½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 extra-large egg yolks
  • 1-½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups diced, peeled peaches
  • For the crumb topping:
  • 1 cup flour
  • ⅓ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350-degrees. Spray a 9” x 13” baking pan with a cooking spray, line it with a sheet of parchment, and spray the parchment paper.
  • To make the cake:
  • Beat the butter on medium speed until very creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Slowly add the sugar and continue beating on medium speed until the butter and sugar are light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl about halfway through.
  • Add the whole eggs one at a time, beating in on medium speed.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and the kosher salt.
  • Stir in half the flour on low speed, mixing just until the flour disappears.
  • Add both egg yolks, blending in on low speed.
  • Toss in the remaining flour and blend into the batter on low speed. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make certain the batter is mixed well.
  • Add the vanilla extract.
  • Spread the batter into the bottom of the pan spreading as evenly as possible. It will be a thin layer.
  • Scatter the chopped peaches over the top of the batter.
  • To make the crumb topping and finish the cake:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans.
  • Pour in the melted butter and stir until well combined. The topping will come together in large “crumbles”.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping over the peaches.
  • Bake at 350-degrees for 40 minutes or until the cake tests done when a toothpick is inserted in the center. Take care not to over bake.