Description
Spiced Peach Bread is a delicious and moist quick bread that harmoniously blends the sweetness of ripe summer peaches with warm spices, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-follow recipe delights with its rich flavor and inviting aroma. Each slice offers a tender crumb and a crunchy top, capturing the essence of both summer and fall in every bite. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, this Spiced Peach Bread is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 peaches (skin on)
- 1 tsp coarse sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9×5 loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, cream together the dark brown sugar and unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Gradually add this dry mixture alternately with the buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- Gently fold in diced peaches.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle coarse sparkling sugar on top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool 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 slice (65g)
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 164mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 64mg