Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). As that warmth fills my kitchen, I can almost smell the cake baking already! While the oven gets toasty, I grab a medium bowl and mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together—this ensures even distribution of all those dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes of whisking. It’s amazing how soft and sweet it becomes! (See the next page below to continue steps…)