Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Spiced Peach Bread, a delightful quick bread that perfectly harmonizes the sweetness of ripe peaches with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to whip up a loaf in just over an hour, making it a fantastic option for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The moist texture and rich flavor have made it a family favorite, ensuring it will impress guests at any gathering. Serve it warm with butter, enjoy it toasted, or savor it as a sweet snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup cultured buttermilk
- 2 cups diced peaches
- 1 tsp coarse sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with butter and parchment paper.
- Cream together dark brown sugar and butter until fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one by one, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually add to the mixer alternating with buttermilk; fold in diced peaches.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for about 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg