This Peaches & Cream Crumb Cake starts with a buttery coffee cake base and has a layer of sweet cream cheese filling, topped with a layer of brown sugar and cinnamon-coated peaches, then it’s finished with a thick crumb topping. It creates a nice thick layer of coffee cake that is loaded with flavor and different textures. You get a little of everything in each bite - the soft, moist coffee cake, the creamy cheesecake layer, soft cinnamon peaches, and the crunchy topping. It’s officially peach season and I cannot think of a better way to use this fruit!

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Peaches & Cream Crumb Cake Layers

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Coffee Cake

First is the coffee cake layer, and for this I use the same cake base from my Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Loaf. It’s buttery, moist, and soft but firm enough to hold up to the baked fruit and crumb topping.

Peaches & Cream Layer

Cream cheese and sugar are mixed until smooth then egg and vanilla are added. This gets spread on top of the coffee cake batter for an almost cheesecake-like layer. Fresh peaches are sliced and tossed with brown sugar and cinnamon then fanned out over the cream cheese layer. These bake down soft and gooey.

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Crumb Topping

This topping is super simple but adds so much buttery flavor and crunch to this cake. The trick here to achieve a perfect crumbly texture is using melted butter. This will give you varying sizes of crumbs. You can break them down as small as you’d like but I like to leave a few big clumps in there for varying sizes.

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Tools & Supplies

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• Kitchen Scale - This is the number 1 tool I recommend to have in your kitchen! When it comes to baking, measuring ingredients with a scale rather than measuring cups is essential. This is going to give you the most accurate and consistent measurement and result so that your recipe turns out identical each time and gives you the most successful outcome.
  
  
• Springform Pan - A springform pan is unique because it consists of two pieces, the base and the ring with a clasp that opens up and pulls away from the sides, making it nice and easy to remove cakes. You’ll see these most often used for cheesecakes but they work great on a cake like this one that is tall and a bit fragile where it could be tricky to flip out of a standard cake pan.
  
  
• Small Offset Spatula - Another must-have tool for your kitchen. Small but mighty and you’ll find yourself using it all the time. It’s especially handy for spreading out batters and getting the top nice and smooth.
  
  
• Parchment Paper - I always like to have a roll of parchment paper on hand. It’s perfect for lining cake pans and baking sheets to keep baked goods from sticking. For this crumb cake, I like to place a layer on the base, then clasp the ring around the sides so the parchment fits nice and snug.
  
  

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Crumb Cake FAQs

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How should the crumb cake be stored?

Store the cake in an airtight container in the fridge, for up to 5 days. You can let it come to room temperature before serving if you prefer not to eat it chilled.

What other fruit can I use instead of peaches?

Any fruit you’d like! Coffee cake can be made with a variety of different fruits including blueberries, mixed berries, apples, cranberries, pears, nectarines, or cherries - the possibilities are endless. Pick your favorite or even mix and match a couple of different fruits!

Do I have to use a springform pan?

The springform pan not only makes it easier to remove the cake from the pan, but the sides are also taller than a traditional cake pan, making this the ideal pan for this recipe. With all the layers, this cake ends up being pretty tall so you need the height of the sides. If you have a cake pan with 3” tall sides, that will work too but be careful when flipping it out of the pan and then inverting it onto your serving dish.

How can I tell if the cake is baked all the way through?

The cake should be fully set. When you gently push on the pan while it’s in the oven, the cake should jiggle altogether like jello. But if the center area moves more like liquid, it’s not done yet. If the top is browning too quickly but the cake is not done, place a piece of foil over the top and continue baking until the cake is done.

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More Breakfast Pastries You’ll Love

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• Apple Cheesecake Pop-Tarts
  
  
• Almond Cream Brioche Buns
  
  
• Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
  
  
• Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
  
  
• Chocolate Chip Pistachio Muffins

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If you make this recipe and love it, be sure to leave a comment below. Happy baking!

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