Peach Pound Cake

Post and recipe updated June 2021. Peach season is one of my favorite seasons. Every year I buy tons of those juicy, ripe, Georgia beauties at our farmers markets, and eat just as many as I bake with. They make great additions to muffins, scones, cakes, and muffins, with their natural sweetness and added moisture. This Peach Pound Cake ranks pretty high in my favorite peach desserts.

I low-key love pound cake. A basic pound cake is so simple and versatile. You can dress it up with whatever toppings or flavors you’d like. Plus, you can sometimes get away with having a slice with your morning coffee and breakfast. As much as I love a classic Southern pound cake, I was dying to try a peach pound cake, because it is peach season, after all.

Y’all, I am so glad I made this. It might be my new favorite. Do I say that every time I bake something new? Probably. But I actually mean it this time.

This Peach Pound Cake is tender, soft, moist, and brings out the best peach flavors.

I found this recipe for a Strawberry Pound Cake several weeks ago and made it for a friend’s birthday. It was easy and versatile enough that I figured I could adjust it for peach pound cake. Fortunately it worked in my favor, and I’m super happy with how this one turned out.

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This cake can be baked in a traditional 9×5″ loaf pan, or in mini loaf pans for multiple, single-serving little pound cakes. This mini pan was my grandmother’s, and it makes perfectly sized snack cakes. Just be sure to adjust your bake time if you’re making mini loaves!

This pound cake is delectable on its own, but a glaze on top makes it even more so. I whipped up a quick glaze with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a little milk. If you want to be a little extra, you could even make a bourbon glaze. Whatever kind of glaze you make, pour it onto your cake when it’s completely cool so it creates its own “layer” on top of the cake.

Here’s my recipe for a delicious Peach Pound Cake!

It’s easy, peachy, and sure to be a hit at any time of day. Even at breakfast!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup neutral oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 2-3 peaches, smashed (quantity depends on size)
• 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Scant 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

TO MAKE IT:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Peel, slice and mash the peaches in a small bowl.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
4. Cream butter, oil, and sugar together until it reaches a light, fluffy consistency.
5. Slowly add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until combined. Add vanilla extract (and almond extract, if using), and mix well.
6. Add half the milk and flour mixture and mix well. Add the rest and mix well again.
7. Fold in the peaches. The finished batter will be thick!
8. Pour batter into your prepared loaf pan.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, depending on your oven. You can test it for doneness by inserting a toothpick, knife or skewer in the center, and if it comes out clean, your cake is done.
10. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Once it’s cool, you can slice it and serve it however you’d like. If I’m having it for dessert, I’ll heat it up and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dash of cinnamon. It’s also delicious with freshly whipped cream and sliced peaches.

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As much as I love classic pound cake, this peachy version really takes the cake. Let me know if you try making this peach pound cake—or whatever kind of pound cake your heart desires!

If you enjoyed this recipe, follow me on Instagram and Pinterest for more! You might also like some of these peachy recipes:

• Personal Peach Cobbler
• Baked Peach Donuts
• Frozen Peach Margaritas
• Peach Salsa
• Perfectly Peach Lemonade