Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

1 box vanilla cake mix (or homemade vanilla cake batter)

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Layer:

2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon flour

For the Peach Topping:

2 cups fresh or canned peach slices (drained if canned)

1/2 cup peach jam or preserves

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Streusel Topping (optional):

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a springform pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set aside.

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and flour until fully combined.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cake batter in the pan, smoothing it evenly.

Bake the Cake:
Bake the cake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. The cheesecake layer should be set and firm.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.

Prepare the Peach Topping:
While the cake is cooling, combine the peach slices, peach jam, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a small saucepan.
Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the peaches soften and the sauce thickens.
Let the peach topping cool slightly before spooning it over the cake.

Prepare the Streusel Topping (Optional):
For a crunchy topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cold butter in a bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the streusel topping over the peach topping for an added crunch.