Irresistible Summer Peach Cake (Print Version)

Buttery cake studded with fresh peaches and drizzled with sweet peach preserves for the ultimate summer dessert experience.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup milk
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 cups fresh peaches, chopped
10 - 1/2 cup peach preserves

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
04 - In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped peaches.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Drizzle peach preserves over the cooled cake before serving.