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Brown Butter Peach Crumb Cake Recipe

Brown Butter Peach Crumb Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy peaches and rich brown butter with this scrumptious Brown Butter Peach Crumb Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the crumb topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Heaped 1/8 tsp salt

For the cake batter:

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (browned)
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup full-fat yogurt
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp milk

For the peach topping:

  • 3 ½ cups chopped peaches
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang at each side.
  2. For the crumb topping: Combine flour, both sugars, and salt in a medium bowl. Add melted butter and mix until combined. Set aside.
  3. For the cake batter: Whisk together melted butter, sugars, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, fold into wet mixture. Add milk and fold until combined. Spread batter in pan.
  4. For the peach topping: Mix flour and sugar, coat peaches. Spread over batter. Top with crumb mixture.
  5. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and firm. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This cake is best served warm or at room temperature.
  • Feel free to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top when serving.

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