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Peach-Butter Swirl Pound Cake

This Peach-Butter Swirl Pound Cake is rich, moist, and bursting with fresh peach flavor and a beautiful buttery swirl. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butter, Easy, Peach, Pound Cake, Summer, Swirl
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup peach preserves
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter with 2 cups of granulated sugar on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract with the last egg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with 1 cup sour cream, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined.
  • Spoon half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop half of the peach preserves over the batter and gently spread it out.
  • Add the remaining batter on top, followed by the remaining peach preserves.
  • Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the preserves through the batter to create a marbled effect. Do not over-swirl.
  • Scatter the 1/2 cup sliced fresh peaches evenly over the top of the batter.
  • Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as desired.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Butter knife or skewer
  • Wire Rack

Notes

  • Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for proper creaming and tender texture.
  • Mix just until combined to avoid a dense, tough cake.
  • Swirling peach preserves creates the signature marbled look and flavor—don't skip it.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices for longer storage.
  • Try variations like adding cinnamon and nutmeg, folding in nuts, or using almond extract for different flavor twists.