Peach Coffee Cake

This delicious peach coffee cake is infused with the rich and vibrant flavour of peaches, using peach flavour concentrate to enhance the taste. It's a delightful treat that combines the warmth of coffee cake with the sweetness of peaches. Here's how you can make it:

Ingredients:

For the cake batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons peach flavour concentrate

For the peach filling:

• 2 cups fresh or canned peaches, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the streusel topping:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 -inch square baking pan.

2. Prepare the Peach Filling:

   • In a medium bowl, combine the diced peaches, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the peaches are well coated. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Streusel Topping:

   • In a small bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
   • Cut in the cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.

4. Prepare the Cake Batter:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

5. Add the Peach Flavor:

   • Mix in the Greek yogurt and milk until well combined.
   • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
   • Stir in the peach flavor concentrate to infuse the batter with peach flavor.

6. Assemble the Cake:

   • Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
   • Spoon the prepared peach filling evenly over the batter.
   • Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cake batter over the peach filling.

7. Add the Streusel Topping:

   • Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top of the cake.

8. Bake the Cake:

   • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Cool and Serve:

   • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes.
   • Then, carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Slice and serve the peach coffee cake, and enjoy!

The peach flavour concentrate adds a burst of peachy goodness to this classic coffee cake, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.