Enjoy the essence of summer with a slice of Just Peachy Pound Cake. This delightful dessert is a celebration of ripe and juicy peaches, making it a perfect treat to enjoy during the warm months. With its dense and flavorful texture, Just Peachy Pound Cake is a delightful addition to any summer gathering or a sweet ending to a relaxing day.

The star of this cake is undoubtedly the fresh and fragrant peaches. They are peeled, diced, and mixed with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon, infusing the cake with their natural sweetness and a hint of warm spice. The result is a cake that bursts with the delightful taste of summer.

The cake itself is a masterpiece of flavor and texture. Thanks to the combination of ingredients like butter, eggs, and sour cream, it boasts a moist and tender crumb. The addition of vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, along with a touch of almond extract, enhances the overall aroma and taste, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

As for the finishing touch, a simple glaze is drizzled over the cooled cake, adding a touch of sweetness and a beautiful sheen to the already inviting dessert. The glaze is made with confectioners’ sugar and a bit of heavy cream, achieving the perfect consistency for effortless drizzling.

With each slice of Just Peachy Pound Cake, you’ll savor the essence of summer encapsulated in the ripe peaches and the comforting notes of vanilla and almond. The cake’s density and flavor make it a delightful companion to a cup of tea or coffee, and it’s equally wonderful as a dessert to share with friends and family during warm-weather gatherings. Whether you’re enjoying it as a final toast to your summer party skills or simply treating yourself to a taste of the season, this Just Peachy Pound Cake is sure to leave a lasting impression with its irresistible charm and delectable taste.

Just Peachy Pound Cake

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If you’ve never made a fruity pound cake, try this Just Peachy Pound Cake to use up your fresh peaches this summer. Dense and full of flavor, this pound cake is great to bring to a summer get-together.

• Author: Addie Gundry
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Yield: 12
• Category: Bakery

Ingredients

• Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pan
  • 2 cups peeled, diced peaches, fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 24 tablespoons (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1–3 tablespoons heavy cream

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
2. For the cake: In a small bowl, mix the peaches with the brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about 7 minutes. Beat the eggs in one at
   a time.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. On low speed, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the sour cream in 2 batches, beating until combined. Beat in the vanilla, almond extract, and the peaches. Using a large spatula, give the batter a final stir to fully incorporate the peaches. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan.
4. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack and let cool completely. Transfer to a serving plate.
5. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners’ sugar with enough cream to create a pourable consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

If you try this Just Peachy Pound Cake, let me know what you think!