Description
This Peach Buttermilk Cake is a tender, moist bundt cake bursting with juicy peaches and a subtle hint of almond. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or a sweet afternoon treat, this Southern-style dessert is rich, flavorful, and easy to bake with fresh, canned, or frozen peaches. Keywords: Peach Buttermilk Cake, bundt cake, peach dessert, Southern cake recipe, fruit buttermilk cake.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 cups peeled, chopped peaches (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
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Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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With mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
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Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
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Lightly coat chopped peaches in flour, then fold into the batter.
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Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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For extra flavor, use ripe, in-season peaches.
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Frozen peaches should be thawed and drained; canned peaches should be well-drained.
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Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or glaze once fully cooled.