Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spiced Peach Bread, a quick and easy treat that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe peaches with the warmth of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This moist, cake-like loaf is versatile enough for breakfast, afternoon snacks, or as a comforting dessert. Its inviting aroma fills your kitchen, making it an instant family favorite and a sure hit at gatherings. With minimal effort required, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels. Enjoy a slice on its own or elevate it with yogurt or a drizzle of honey—either way, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup cultured buttermilk
- 2 cups diced peaches
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 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.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture alternately with cultured buttermilk.
- Gently fold in diced peaches before pouring the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprinkle the top with coarse sparkling sugar and bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 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: 235
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 48mg