Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 4 large eggs
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 tsp salt
For the Peach Glaze:
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 3 tbsp peach puree
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish (optional):
* Fresh peach slices
* Light dusting of powdered sugar
* Thyme sprigs
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt or loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Gently fold in diced peaches.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Allow cake to cool completely before removing from pan.
11. Whisk powdered sugar, peach puree, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
12. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
13. Garnish with fresh peach slices and optional thyme.
Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 10)
Calories:390
Protein:5g
Carbohydrates:56g
Fat:16g
Fiber:1g
Sugar:40g
Sodium:185mg
Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake
