Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of my Spiced Peach Bread, where the sweetness of ripe peaches meets a medley of warm spices. This quick bread is a perfect addition to your breakfast table, brunch gatherings, or as a comforting dessert. Its easy preparation makes it a favorite among bakers of all skill levels, while its aroma fills your kitchen with warmth and joy. Whether enjoyed warm with butter or topped with ice cream for dessert, this versatile bread is sure to impress friends and family at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 3/4 cups cake flour (or all-purpose 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 (skin on)
- 1 tsp coarse sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5 loaf pan with butter and parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together dark brown sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients alternating with buttermilk.
- Gently fold in diced peaches by hand.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with sparkling sugar, and bake for approximately 50 to 55 minutes.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: <0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 66mg