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Peach Buckle

This Peach Buckle recipe that combines juicy peaches with a tender vanilla-scented cake and a golden, buttery topping that "buckles" delightfully as it bakes. It's a nostalgic dessert that’s halfway between a cake and a cobbler — perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the fruit filling:

  • 4 medium peaches peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the batter:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the topping:

  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup caramel topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or cast iron skillet with butter.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the sliced 4 medium peaches with 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp all-purpose flour. Set aside to let the juices start to mingle.
    4 medium peaches, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, and mix well.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in two additions, alternating with the 1/2 cup buttermilk. Stir until just combined — don’t overmix.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking dish. Spoon the peaches and their juices evenly over the top — it’s okay if some sink in. That’s part of the charm!
  • Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake (not the fruit!) comes out clean. The edges will be slightly crisp, and the fruit will bubble up a bit through the top.
  • Let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm and top with 4 scoops vanilla ice cream and 1/4 cup caramel topping.
    4 scoops vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup caramel topping
Keyword Buckle, Peach Buckle, Peach Desserts, Peaches, Summer Dessert