Description
This Peaches and Cream Cheese Loaf is a delightful, soft, and moist dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe peaches with a creamy, tangy cream cheese swirl. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat, this loaf is sure to impress anyone with its delicious flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients
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For the Loaf:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups fresh peaches, diced (or canned, drained)
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Swirl:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Loaf Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, alternating with the sour cream, until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches and, if using, chopped nuts.
- Assemble the Loaf:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top, and use a knife or skewer to swirl it gently into the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top of the cream cheese swirl and smooth the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, tent the loaf with aluminum foil and continue baking.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a lighter loaf, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the dry ingredients for extra flavor.
- If using frozen peaches, make sure they are fully thawed and drained to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg