Description
Indulge in the warmth of my Spiced Peach Bread, a delightful fusion of summer’s sweetest peaches and the cozy spices of fall. This easy-to-make quick bread features tender, juicy peach chunks intermingled with aromatic cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven for breakfast or served as a comforting dessert after dinner, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home. Perfect for gatherings or a simple treat for yourself, your kitchen will be filled with enchanting aromas that invite everyone to enjoy a slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 (freshly grated)
- 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. Lightly butter a 9×5 loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together dark brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated; mix for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually add this to the mixer alternately with buttermilk.
- Gently fold in diced peaches until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling 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 serving
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg