Cook Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 1 coffee cake
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced (or canned pears as a substitute)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 13″x9″ baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, lemon zest, salt, and eggs.
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Using a mixer on low speed, beat the ingredients until well mixed, ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
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Increase the mixer speed to high and beat the batter for 4 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is thoroughly combined.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Arrange the sliced peaches (or canned pears, if using as a substitute) in rows on top of the batter.
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To prepare the topping, melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the flour, grated lemon peel, and sugar until a soft dough forms.
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Sprinkle the entire top of the coffee cake batter and peaches evenly with the prepared topping mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
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Cut the coffee cake into rectangles and serve warm.
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Enjoy your homemade Peach-Filled Coffee Cake!
This delightful coffee cake recipe combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with a tender, buttery cake base topped with a crispy, lemon-infused topping. Perfect for brunches, afternoon teas, or any occasion where you want to share a delicious homemade treat with family and friends!