Peach Muffin Crumble Loaf Cake

This loaf is fluffy an tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. It is crusty with the crumble but the chunks of peaches are juicy and makes the muffin loaf moist and soft. A fantastic slice to have as dessert or for breakfast.

Peaches are slowly coming into the market and while I love eating them on its own with a pinch of salt and cinnamon, I adore baking and cooking with peaches! This recipe is one of those that are simple to mix up but also very comforting and delicious to eat once baked. It looks very fancy and elegant but doesn’t demand much from you. And with the current environment which feels like it is draining and exhausting – recipes which do not demand much of me are winners.

The beauty about this recipe is the textures and flavors, we have the fluffy specked muffin batter, the juicy pockets of peaches, the crunch from the crumble with the sliced almonds adds the perfect bite to every single piece. The cake is so tender and soft, while the top is crusty and golden. The addition of slices almonds is wonderful but you can use any nuts you prefer. So let us get to the recipe.

What is a muffin loaf?

A muffin loaf is exactly what it sounds like. Think about this: the fluffy interior of a muffin with the crusty and crunchy exterior that is golden bakery worthy. The batter is mixed together in a bowl, first wet ingredients and then dry ingredients – just like you would with muffins. But instead of baking the batter as muffins we bake it into a loaf. Which is then sliced and served while warm.

What ingredients are needed to make this peach crumble muffin loaf?

For the loaf cake we need brown butter, castor sugar, egg, buttermilk, yogurt, vanilla and almond extract in reference to the wet ingredients. We need flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in the dry ingredients, I have used 4 large fresh peaches to make this loaf and fresh really does go best in this recipe as frozen will make the batter very wet. For the crumble we need flour, oats, sliced almonds, sugar, Demerara sugar, cinnamon powder, salt and butter.

To make this recipe gluten free, use a gluten free flour mix, cup for cup measure. To keep this recipe eggless, use 1 flaxseed egg instead. I have also made this recipe using dairy butter, yogurt and buttermilk – I would suggest using a neutral flavored product to ensure if does not over power the muffin batter flavor itself. Substitute the almonds for any nuts you prefer. If you do not like peaches – you’re looking at the wrong recipe, LOL! But you can use any fruit like apples, pears, nectarines, blueberries etc in the batter.

What equipment is needed to make this peach crumble muffin loaf?

To make the batter we need a large mixing bowl, whisk and rubber spatula. To make the crumble we need a small mixing bowl a fork. The loaf is baked in a 9 inch loaf tin, lined with baking paper. To brown the butter you will need a sauce pan/pot.

Can you bake this recipe as muffins instead of a loaf?

Absolutely. If you want to bake this recipe as muffins and not a loaf, follow the recipe instructions suggested, add 3-5 tbsp worth of batter into each muffin case and top with 1 tbsp worth of crumble. Baking instructions: Bake for 6 mins at 220 deg C, then reduce the temperature to 170 deg C and continue baking for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serving this peach crumble muffin loaf?

This muffin loaf is best served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar. Alternatively serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, sprinkle over cinnamon powder and sea salt flakes to turn it into a dessert.

Storing the leftovers:

The leftovers can be wrapped in cling wrap and stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you are storing it longer, place in the freezer for up to 1 month. When ready to eat, allow it to come to room temperature and warm in the microwave for 10-20 seconds before serving.

Looking for more peach inspired recipes?

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