Moist, buttery and dense, this pound cake cuts clean. Like a nice, well-behaved Fresh Peach Pound Cake ought to!
I can’t think of anything more succulent than a freshly picked, juicy peach. We lived in the south for many years, and strangely never went peach picking. Why? Dunno.
Maybe it was because there were mom and pop fruit stands on every corner, baskets overflowing with freshly picked, fragrant peaches. Makes sense, the south is the peach capital. And gahhh…that smell! Gets me every time.
Then a number of years ago after moving back to New England, we finally went peach picking for the first time here in New Hampshire. We all thought we’d gone to heaven, even the baby who was sitting in the Radio Flyer wagon helping himself like Christmas….
Babies are smart, know a good thing.
Ripe, juicy peaches are the best. You know, the kind that leave the trail dripping off your chin. And the thing is, by this point you’re so delirious, you don’t even know. (Or care.)
And then there’s all the fabulous things to do with fresh, juicy peaches.
- Peach pies
- Brandied peaches
- Peach ice cream
- Peach cobbler
- Peach Smoothies
- Peach Jam
- Grilled peaches
And we just can’t leave out this amazing Fresh Peach Pound Cake. With fresh Land O’ Lakes butter, sour cream, vanilla and almond extracts. And ripe, juicy peaches. I’ve never tasted a peach pound cake quite as decadent as this one. Moist, buttery and dense, it cuts clean. Like a nice, well-behaved pound cake ought to.
Several years ago we attended a denominational convention in South Carolina and I went to the women’s luncheon. The tables were beautifully appointed with fresh flowers, and each place setting had this handmade recipe booklet with a palmetto tree stamped on the cover.
Inside were several southern classic recipes including this Fresh Peach Pound Cake. None of the recipes were credited, but I researched and discovered this pound cake recipe comes from the cookbook Come On In by Barbara Smith.
So thank you Barbara! We are truly indebted. This southern pound cake might even bring a southern drawl out of this northern girl. Meaning a y’all could just slip out at any second….
This Fresh Peach Pound Cake is a cinch to make and bakes in a tube pan for about an hour. Y’ALL! (it just squeaked out…)
Fresh Peach Pound Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 cups peaches peeled, chopped and well drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon white sugar or turbinado sugar
- Optional: whipped cream for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °.
- Grease and flour a 10" tube pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs individually, beating well after each one.
- Mix together flour, soda and salt.
- Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour.
- Gently fold in chopped peaches and extracts.
- Pour into prepared cake pan.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar if desired.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes 'til golden brown and cake tests done in the center.
- Cool until cake is still warm, about 30 minutes.
- Gently loosen the sides, edges and around the center tube with a sharp knife before turning out of the pan.
- Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
You may also like this pound cake: Blueberry Pound Cake
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I would absolutely love a slice! I’m so excited it’s finally peach season locally.
Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says
I love pound cake and could even eat it for breakfast. I’m with you on fresh peaches….so good! Wishing I had a piece of this scrumptious pound cake this morning. 🙂
Melissa says
This recipe is just Peachy Allie. I can’t wait to try it. We must have peaches on the brain because I am going to experiment making peach cupcakes today for a future post. Yummy!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
It has been so hot here I haven’t felt like turning the oven on, but now that the weather has cooled off a bit I am suddenly wanting to bake. This peach bundt would be the perfect way to kick off the baking season.
Karla @SmallTownRambler says
Oh my goodness, this looks and sounds delicious! Reminds me of my Grandmother…she made the best pound cake and loved fresh peaches. This is one of those recipes we would have made together, I just know it!
dawn says
Nothing. Better than fresh peaches and blueberries, love these pound cakes! X0
Jessica says
My brother is bringing me a bushel of peaches today. I think this pound cake will have to happen asap 🙂
Allie says
Oh my word. Lucky you Jessica! I can think of a million things I’d do with a bushel of fresh peaches.
Carina Spring says
I love pound cake, and that recipe looks amazing! Y’all given me a hankering for a slice! 😉
Allie says
Y’all come back for a seconds now, ya hear? 🙂
Susie Mandel says
Bless yowr hawt, ah think ah will! 😉
Allie says
Susie – you’ve been in the south so long you’ve been southernized….. 🙂 (You know I love the south….)
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Haha – Allie – you gotta unleash your inner Southern Gal and let that y’all roll on out! Hey – you can start by saying Hey Y’all I baked this peach cake for Y’all – and I will send it to the first person whose initials are SC – ooh – that’d be me, Y’all!!!! 🙂
Allie says
You’re right. I really need to loosen up Shashi. Let it roll. If I were an AL girl I’d say “roll, tide, roll”. But I’m not. Great idea about the SC. I used to live in SC once upon a time, so maybe for old times sake, I should send this peach cake to the first person from SC. (You’re from GA, right? Aw shucks.)
Tracy says
This is decadent! I have been fortunate to have tried it. It’s all you say and more. A good recipe is one that stays with you. You can be sure that I will not forget this Peach Pound Cake. When someone mentions peaches I am going to tell them about this cake and your blog! You have posted some of the most delicious recipes that are now my “go to” recipes. Thank you Allie!!
Chrissie (thebusybaker.ca) says
Mmmmmm, does this ever look good!! Fresh peaches are so great 🙂
Mireille says
WOW WOW – I am speechless
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Oh gosh! What a delicious looking peach pound cake! Absolutely stunning and inviting! YUM!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I am actually craving dessert right now….Gah!!! That looks delicious and a peach pound cake too? Perfect season!
Sarah says
You’re making me jealous – I want to go peach picking too! This looks soo so amazing – can I have a slice?
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
The peaches this time of year are amazing!! Now I want some to make this cake!
Yankee Kitchen Ninja (Julianne) says
YUMMY!!!! Such a great Southern recipe but with your New Englandah spin on it now.
julia says
I love this pound cake! Peaches in the summer are my favorite. I bet this is so light!
Joanie @ Zagleft says
Peaches lately have been so sweet, they would be absolutely perfect in this pound cake!
J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
Wow! This looks so tasty and delicious! I haven’t ever had a peach pound cake before, but I can only imagine how delicious this tastes!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
I am OBSESSED with fresh peaches and can not wait to start making all the peach food!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I want a slice of this right now! it looks so good, Allie!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
Once I get back into the southern states, I need to get some good peaches and make this decadent cake! We just bought some peaches at a local farmer’s market here in Ohio, and my kids said, “What is wrong with these peaches?!” Nothing beats a Carolina or Georgia peach!
Kirsten says
Allie,
My girlie’s favorite fruit is a peach–to the point that she asked Santa for a peach tree when she was around 10 years old! Unfortunately we were renting at the time, but after we moved we bought her dwarf and not-so-dwarf peach trees for the back yard. The trees grow peaches–but the varmints eat them before they are ripe. Apparently our yard is too enticing to wildlife. Should take down that Certified Wildlife Habitat sign–the peach tree down the street doesn’t have this problem!
Thank you for this pound cake–I’ve been picking up peaches at the farmer’s market each week, and I’ve already put up plenty in the freezer so we can kick back and enjoy the rest fresh.
Allie says
What a great gift to ask Santa for! Do they have nets for peach trees? I know they do for blueberries. Trees are a lot bigger I guess. Hope you and your family enjoy this cake Kirsten!
Aunt Pinkie says
Oh, my-looks fabulous! Tomorrow will have to get peaches at Roots, our marvelous once-a-week Farmer’s Market. Can’t wait to try this peach pound cake!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I love fresh peaches, ad this looks like the perfect way to enjoy them. Beautiful!
Diane says
I made this cake yesterday to take to a picnic. I greased & floured my pan…but things did not go well when I tried to take it out of the pan. I ended up with half a cake & a pile of crumbs! Oh calamity! I don’t think I let it cool long enough in the pan – I also think I may have used too many fresh peaches, making it heavier and moister. I took the half I could salvage; it wasn’t pretty, but it was DELICIOUS! Everyone loved it! I will definitely make this again, but would love to know how many peaches you used, and how long you let it cool in the pan. Thanks for any advice you can give me!
Allie says
Hey Diane – thank you so much for your comment, and I’m sorry I’m just getting back to you now. We’ve been out of town dropping of my oldest son at college for the first time. I hate hearing your cake did not release, especially since you were bringing it to a picnic. Grrrr… Your comments help me know how I can improve the directions, thank you for taking the time to do that. I used 3 cups of peaches that were very ripe, and I peeled and chopped them, then drained them. Then measured out 3 cups of the drained peaches. I’m not sure exactly how many peaches that ended up being. I usually cool my cakes ’til they are still warm, but not still hot. The tube pan I use separates into two pieces. I loosen the cake from the pan everywhere I can on the edges with a sharp knife, around the outside, underneath, and all around the center tube. I hope this helps for the next time, and I’ll adjust the directions and hopefully that will be a help to others. Thanks again for trying this recipe and your gracious comments. Have a beautiful day.
Christy Smith says
This summer dessert sounds just peachy! We will be making this for sure!
Allie says
Hope you do, thank you Christy!!! XO
Sue Umbaugh says
This recipe looks too good to be try! Can’t wIt to make it! Any chance frozen peaches will work?? I have a ton of them in my freezer! Can’t wait to use them up!
Allie says
I’m sure they will work Sue – guessing you would need to thaw them first. Good to see you briefly yesterday, appreciate all your help! XO
Carol says
As soon as local peaches are available, plan to make this cake. Looks delicious.
Louise Achor says
Still looks so good!
Shashi at Savory Spin says
Allie, – wow – this pound cake sure does cut clean – and with those delicious peaches, this is sure to be a winner on any dessert table! Thanks to you and Barbara for bringing this to us! I’ve lived in GA for more than 20 years and have yet to go peach picking – putting it on the agenda this year!
Ruth says
I live in Blue Ridge GA, we even have peaches to pick here and in Ellijay! Happy Peach Picking 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I love peaches, I love pound cake, I NEED this in my life :). I’ve never been peach picking but strawberry picking is one of my favorite summer activities. And I’d probably end up eating all the peaches and have none leftover for this gorgeous dessert! Happy Monday, Allie!
Luci's Morsels says
This pound cake looks beyond amazing, I can only imagine how delicious it is! I’m so excited it’s peach season and hope to try this recipe as soon as possible!
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Nisha @ Honey, What's Cooking says
Seriously, a perfect summery dessert. Looks so good! Love the use of sour cream as it adds so much moisture.
Adina says
I would love to be able to pick my own peaches, but unfortunatelly they don’t grow here, it is too cold. So it is always a roulette when buying some, most of the time they are just watery and sour… And when we get some good ones, I immediately go to the store and buy more from the same batch. 🙂 The cake looks lovely, delicious looking crumb.
Balvinder says
I love pound cake with fruits. This looks amazing. I hope you are doing fine!
Liz says
Yum! You can never have too many peach recipes and this looks like a winner!!
brigitte says
Ton gâteau Allie est tout ce que j’aime, il est bien joufflu,j’adore les pêches, je suis conquise, bisous,belle journée!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
The winters are too cold here for peaches to grow, but we do have a Peach Man who brings peaches from about 200 miles away and they are amazing! I’ll be making this when the peaches arrive!
CakenGifts.in Dehradun says
Thanks for this Great recipe, my all friends like it very much. We make it at our each weekend party.
Marilyn says
Allie,
Can I use a bundt cake pan instead of a tube cake pan?
Marilyn
Allie says
Hi Marilyn – I don’t see why not, though I haven’t done it myself yet. As long as the volume is similar, it should be fine. Maybe check it a little early just in case it bakes faster. And be sure to grease and flour it really well so you get a good release. Happy baking, hope you love this and thanks for dropping by.
LaTanya Anderson-Gamble says
Hello! Thos peach poundcake looks heavenly! Do you think I can sub frozen peaches. I don’t want to wait until summer to make this delicious sounding cake.
Allie says
Hey thanks LaTanya! I totally would try it with frozen, but I’d probably thaw the peaches first. If you try it, let me know how it goes. Happy baking and many thanks for dropping by.
Gail says
We were getting company from out of town and I tried this recipe. It turned out great and was a big hit! The fresh peaches were delicious and the cake went together very easily. I am so happy to have this recipe to add to my collection and share with my friends!
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