Description
A delightful treat that combines the rich, buttery flavor of pound cake with the sweet, juicy essence of fresh peaches, topped with a beautiful peach glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 medium fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup peach preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the sliced peaches and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the peach glaze by warming the peach preserves until liquid.
- Once the cake is cool, brush the glaze over the top and sides.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Use ripe peaches for enhanced sweetness and juiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Peach Glazed Pound Cake, Dessert, Summer Cake, Fruit Cake