Sweet Peach Cake

Directions

1. 1
   For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a 8-by-8-inch glass baking dish.
3. 3
   Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon in a medium bowl until blended.
4. 4
   Beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla in a separate large bowl to blend.
5. 5
   Stir in the chopped peaches.
6. 6
   Gradually add the dry ingredients and stir until blended.
7. 7
   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
8. 8
   Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out with no crumbs attached, about 1 hour 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove the loaf from the pan and cool completely, about 1 hour.
11. 11
    For the frosting: Beat the butter, cream, 2 tablespoons water and vanilla in a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
12. 12
    Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until light and creamy, adding extra water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed.
13. 13
    Spread the frosting over the top of the cooled loaf.
14. 14
    Allow the frosting to set for 25 minutes.
15. 15
    Cut the loaf into slices and serve.