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# **Southern Peach Buttermilk Pound Cake**
*A tender, buttery pound cake studded with juicy peaches and a hint of vanilla—perfect for summer gatherings!*
### **Ingredients**
**For the Cake:**
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs, room temperature
– 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 ½ cups fresh peaches, peeled & diced (or frozen, thawed)
– 1 tablespoon flour (to coat peaches)
**Optional Glaze:**
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2–3 tablespoons buttermilk or heavy cream
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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### **Instructions**
#### **1. Prep**
– Preheat oven to **325°F (165°C)**. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
– Toss diced peaches with 1 tbsp flour (prevents sinking).
#### **2. Make the Batter**
– In a large bowl, **cream butter and sugar** until light and fluffy (3–4 mins).
– Add eggs **one at a time**, mixing well after each.
– In another bowl, whisk **flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt**.
– Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting/ending with flour. Stir in vanilla.
– **Gently fold** in floured peaches.
#### **3. Bake**
– Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake **60–75 mins** until a toothpick comes out clean.
– Cool in pan **15 mins**, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
#### **4. Glaze (Optional)**
– Whisk powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
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### **Tips for Success**
– **Room temp ingredients** ensure even mixing.
– **Don’t overmix** after adding flour to avoid toughness.
– **Test for doneness** at 60 mins—ovens vary!
– **Serve with** whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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### **Variations**
– **Bourbon Peach**: Add 1 tbsp bourbon to the glaze.
– **Cinnamon Spice**: Mix 1 tsp cinnamon into the dry ingredients.
– **Nutty Crunch**: Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans.
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**Enjoy this Southern classic with a scoop of ice cream and a glass of sweet tea!** 🍑🍰
Would you like adjustments for high altitude or a gluten-free version? Let me know!
