In the realm of Southern baking, few treats are as iconic as the Georgia Peach Pound Cake. This delectable dessert combines the sweet, juicy flavors of ripe Georgia peaches with a moist, tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this collection of recipes offers something for everyone. From classic pound cake to modern variations like Peach Swirl Pound Cake and Peach Upside-Down Pound Cake, these recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and transport you to the heart of Georgia's peach country. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of fresh peaches and the timeless tradition of Southern baking.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
GA PEACH POUND CAKE
This Georgia peach pound cake can also be made with other fruits such as apple or cherry.
Provided by Dent norton
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Peach Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 10 inch tube pan and coat with white sugar.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Reserve 1/4 cup of flour for later, and sift together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Use the reserved flour to coat the chopped peaches, then fold the floured peaches into the batter. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 195.7 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
KATE'S PEACH POUND CAKE
A great summer cake with fresh peaches for parties and family gatherings. This is a cake for people who have a little sweet tooth.
Provided by Kate
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Peach Dessert Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 10-inch tube pan and cover with sugar.
- Mix 2 cups sugar and 1 cup butter together using an electric mixer in a large bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, making sure they are well incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk 2 3/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir flour mixture gradually into the butter mixture until combined.
- Coat peaches in remaining 1/4 cup flour; fold into the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before flipping cake onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 216.8 mg, Sugar 29.6 g
PEACH COBBLER UPSIDE-DOWN POUND CAKE
I wanted a pound cake and the taste of my peach cobbler so this is what I came up with...
Provided by Ericia
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Peach Dessert Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
- Combine peaches, water, white sugar, brown sugar, butter, vodka, cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond extract, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook down until filling has a cobbler-like texture, about 25 minutes.
- Mix brown sugar and butter for topping together in a bowl and spread evenly in the prepared cake pan. Combine sliced peaches and cinnamon and arrange neatly on top of brown sugar and butter mixture.
- Combine eggs, butter, buttermilk, sour cream, shortening, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix very well.
- Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder in another bowl. Mix into wet ingredients until combined. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Pour filling on top; pour remaining cake batter on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Invert onto a cake plate and let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.1 calories, Carbohydrate 95.3 g, Cholesterol 153.6 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.5 g, Sodium 278.5 mg, Sugar 73.6 g
Tips:
- Use ripe peaches. The riper the peaches, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
- Peel the peaches. Peeling the peaches will give your cake a smoother texture.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake the cake, or it will be dry.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the cake with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Georgia Peach Pound Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit.
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