Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spiced Peach Bread, a perfect fusion of summer’s juicy peaches and autumn’s warm spices. This easy quick bread recipe features chunks of ripe peaches infused with cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, making it an instant family favorite. Enjoy it as a breakfast treat, sweet afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert option. Each slice is incredibly moist and tender, thanks to the addition of buttermilk and fresh fruit. Whether you serve it warm with butter or pair it with ice cream for dessert, this spiced peach bread will surely become a cherished staple in your kitchen.
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 ripe peaches
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream the dark brown sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in each egg one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the mixer alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced peaches until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with coarse sparkling sugar if desired.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool in the pan for 10 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 (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg