Tender Southern pound cake loaded with fresh peaches, buttermilk tang, and classic vanilla-almond flavor. Perfect summer dessert!
Preparation Time :: 20 min
Cooking Time :: 75 min
Overall Time :: 95 min
Ingredients :
Cake Base:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Magic:
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
Peachy Goodness:
• 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped (or canned/frozen)
• 1 tablespoon flour for coating peaches
Directions :
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F and generously grease and flour a bundt pan. Make sure to get into all those beautiful curves so your cake releases perfectly!
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream that room temperature butter with the sugar until it's light and fluffy - this usually takes about 4-5 minutes with an electric mixer. This step is crucial for a tender cake!
Step 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. This keeps your batter smooth and prevents it from curdling.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures everything gets evenly distributed throughout your cake.
Step 5
Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to your butter mixture, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined - don't overdo it or your cake will be tough!
Step 6
Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. That almond extract is the secret ingredient that gives this cake its classic Southern pound cake flavor!
Step 7
Toss your chopped peaches with 1 tablespoon of flour first - this prevents them from sinking to the bottom. Then gently fold them into the batter, trying not to overmix.
Step 8
Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan and bake for 70-80 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 9
Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack. The anticipation is the hardest part, but it's worth the wait!
