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Old-Fashioned Peach Pound Cake

Old-Fashioned Peach Pound Cake That's Bursting with Flavor

This Old-Fashioned Peach Pound Cake is a delightful tribute to summer, combining fresh peaches with a buttery texture for an unforgettable dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder teaspoon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 large eggs 1 whole egg plus 1 yolk
  • 1 cup fresh peaches diced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with pureed peaches

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a loaf pan by buttering and dusting with flour.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
  3. Peel and dice peaches, then puree some with lemon juice.
  4. Mix peach puree, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
  5. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in diced peaches.
  7. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 75-80 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then release onto a wire rack.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar with remaining peach puree to make glaze.
  10. Drizzle glaze over warm cake and let set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use ripe peaches for best flavor. Let the cake sit overnight wrapped to enhance moisture and flavor.

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