Description
This Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake is rich, buttery, and bursting with juicy peaches in every bite. With a tender crumb from the buttermilk and a hint of vanilla, this Southern-style cake is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a sweet afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups diced fresh peaches (peeled)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extract.
- Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for the best texture.
- Frozen peaches can be used if fresh aren’t available — thaw and drain well before using.
- This cake freezes beautifully! Wrap slices individually for easy thaw-and-eat treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg