Peach Cobbler Recipe
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4.4
Peach Cobbler Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by melting butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish, then mixing a vanilla cake batter from sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, egg, and buttermilk. This batter is poured carefully over the butter in the pan, aiming to keep much of the butter in the bottom and edges to contribute to a moist crust.
For the peach layer, fresh sliced peaches are combined with sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice. The mixture thickens the juices during baking and adds warmth from the cinnamon. The spiced peaches are spooned over the cake batter without mixing, creating two distinct layers.
Baking at 350°F for 35-45 minutes allows the cake to rise and set while the peach topping softens and bubbles. A final optional sprinkle of sugar on top adds a slight crust. Serving warm with vanilla ice cream balances the spiced fruit with creamy sweetness for a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake
- ½ cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Peach Layer
- 4 cups peach sliced
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or water
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F degrees.
Vanilla Cake Layer
- Pour the butter into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, & salt.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, egg & buttermilk.
- Spoon/ pour the batter into the pan. Try to avoid too much butter pooling around the edges.
Peach Layer
- In a large bowl toss together the sliced peaches, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch & lemon juice.
- Spoon the peaches on top of the cake layer. Do not mix.
- Bake the cobbler for 35-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, and optionally sprinkle the top with 1 more tablespoon of white sugar.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 357mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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