Description
Sweet summer peaches elevate this classic Sour Cream Peach Pound Cake into a delightful dessert that whispers southern charm. Moist crumb and delicate fruit notes invite you to savor each luxurious slice of this irresistible cake.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups fresh peaches (peeled and diced)
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Seasonings and Additives:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating peaches)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coating a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and takes on a pale, fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending each completely before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually integrate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with sour cream. Begin and conclude with flour, mixing until ingredients are just combined to maintain a tender cake texture.
- Lightly dust diced peaches with flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the batter, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the structure to set and flavors to develop.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fragrant peaches for the most intense flavor and sweetness in your pound cake.
- Dust peaches with flour before adding to batter to prevent them from sinking during baking.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and a more even cake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s soft crumb.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg