Description
This Peach Cobbler Pound Cake combines the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh peaches with a rich and buttery pound cake base. Perfectly moist and tender, this cake features tender peach slices folded into the batter, delivering a delightful dessert that tastes like a cross between a classic peach cobbler and a traditional pound cake. Ideal for serving at family gatherings, afternoon tea, or as a sweet treat any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh peaches, sliced
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to ensure the cake won’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, followed by the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, to maintain a smooth batter without overmixing.
- Fold in Peaches: Gently fold the sliced peaches into the batter until they are evenly distributed, taking care not to break them up too much.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh, ripe peaches for the best flavor and texture.
- Softened butter helps in achieving a smooth batter and tender cake texture.
- Check your cake at 55 minutes to prevent overbaking, as ovens may vary.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack to maintain moisture.
- If fresh peaches are unavailable, canned or frozen peaches can be used but drain and pat dry to avoid excess moisture.
