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Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake
Rich, moist, and bursting with fresh peach flavor, this Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for any time of year.
Topped with a creamy glaze and fresh peach slices, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
Extra peach slices for decoration (optional)
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons peach juice or milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.Cream the butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.Add the eggs:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.Mix dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
Stir in the vanilla extract.ADVERTISEMENT
Add peaches:
Gently fold the diced peaches into the batter.Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.Prepare the glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, peach juice (or milk), and vanilla until smooth.Decorate:
Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and top with fresh peach slices if desired.
Notes
If fresh peaches aren’t available, canned or frozen (and thawed) peaches can be used.
Add a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, spiced flavor.
Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Conclusion
This Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake is the perfect blend of moist texture and fruity sweetness.
Easy to make and stunning to serve, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or special occasion!
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