Southern Peach Crumb Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Cake

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 cup sugar
06 - 1/2 cup butter, softened
07 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2 eggs
09 - 1 cup sour cream
10 - 4 fresh peaches, sliced (or 1 15-ounce can of sliced peaches, drained)

→ For the Crumb Topping

11 - 1 cup light brown sugar
12 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 2 tsp cinnamon
14 - 1/8 tsp salt
15 - 1/2 cup butter, melted

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a medium bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
05 - Alternately fold in the flour mixture and sour cream until just combined.
06 - Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced peaches in a single layer on top of the batter.
07 - In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until the mixture forms clumps.
08 - Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the peaches.
09 - Bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
10 - Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing. Serve on its own or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

# Notes:

01 - For variations, try using different fruits or spices in the crumb topping. To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend, and for a dairy-free option, substitute the butter and sour cream with non-dairy alternatives.