Description
Experience the perfect harmony of summer and fall with Spiced Peach Bread, a delightful quick bread that combines juicy peaches with aromatic spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. This easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a cozy breakfast, a sweet afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert after dinner. With its warm flavors and inviting aroma, this bread is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 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 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.
- Cream dark brown sugar and unsalted butter in a stand mixer until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; gradually add to the mixer along with buttermilk.
- Gently fold in diced peaches until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with coarse sparkling sugar.
- Bake for about 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for ten minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg