Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 ounces softened butter (firm (not too mushy))
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs + one egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup peach Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla is ok)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cups fresh peaches diced
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Confectioners sugar to dust

Instruction

  • In your stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 min)
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, scraping the bowl down in between each egg.
  • Add vanilla, and lemon zest, mix well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, whisking together to mix well.
  • Add half the flour, and blend in just until mixed.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, and mix just until incorporated, then add the additional flour and blend just until mixed in.
  • Fold peaches and pecans into the mixture.
  • Pour batter into buttered pound cake pan bake on center rack at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack for 10-15 minutes then invert on to a plate and allow to continue to cool on the rack.
  • Dust with confectioners sugar when ready to serve.