Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spiced Peach Bread, a perfect blend of summer’s juicy peaches and the cozy warmth of fall spices. This quick bread is moist, tender, and incredibly easy to make, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With every bite, you’ll experience a comforting medley of sweet peaches complemented by fragrant cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet morning at home, this versatile bread is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 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 peaches (skin on)
- 1 tsp coarse sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Preheat 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 butter until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Beat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Gradually add to the mixer alternating with buttermilk. Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about ten minutes before removing and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in nuts such as walnuts or pecans. Experiment with spices like ginger or cardamom to create your unique flavor profile.