Peach Buckle
In the South, peaches are served up in so many ways, each and every one delicious. Peach Buckle is among one of the best. It’s a glorious combination of fresh peaches, cake and streusel topping.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Pastry blender
- 8" x 11" baking dish
Ingredients
- For the cake layer:
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 1 extra-large egg
- 1-½ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- For the peaches:
- 4-½ cups peaches, peeled and sliced
- ⅓ sugar sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the streusel topping:
- ¼ cup butter cubed, well-chilled
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- To make the cake layer:
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees and spray an 8” x 11” baking dish with a cooking spray. In an electric mixer beat the butter on medium until very creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and beat into the butter and sugar on medium-low speed. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and kosher salt.
- Add the flour mixture about ½ cup at a time, blending in on low speed, alternating with the half and half, ending with the flour.
- Stir in the vanilla extract on low speed.
- Scoop the batter into the bottom of the baking dish, then spread into an even layer.
- Top with the peaches, including any juice.
- For the streusel:
- Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour, brown sugar and spices. Blend together until the butter is in small pieces and mixture is well combined.
- Sprinkle over the top of the peaches.
- Bake in a 350-degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Makes enough for 8 people.
Notes
We used Apilco's oval that is 12 1/4" x 8 3/4" x 2" deep. You can also use an 8" x 11" x 3" deep dish.