Delicious Crumb Coffee Cake with a Twist of Peach Preserves

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This crumb coffee cake with peach preserves is a perfect blend of buttery crumb topping, moist cake, and sweet peach preserves. It's a delightful treat for breakfast or afternoon tea, and sure to impress your friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup peach preserves

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  3. Set aside 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture for topping.
  4. To the remaining crumb mixture, add salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and top with peach preserves.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the peach preserves.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Peach preserves add a burst of fruity flavor to the classic crumb coffee cake.
  • This recipe is a great way to use up homemade or store-bought peach preserves.
  • The crumb topping adds a rich and buttery texture to the cake.