Step-by-Step Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, ½ tsp of baking soda, and ¼ tsp of salt.
• Set this bowl aside as you will gradually add it to the wet ingredients later.

3. Cream the Butter and Sugar

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter (at room temperature) and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Beat on medium-high speed using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

4. Add the Eggs and Vanilla Extract

• Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring that each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
• Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract for flavor.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup of sour cream. Begin by adding about one-third of the dry mixture, followed by half of the sour cream. Continue alternating until all of the dry ingredients and sour cream are fully incorporated.
• Be sure to mix gently, avoiding overmixing the batter.

6. Fold in the Fresh Fruit

• Gently fold in ½ cup of chopped fresh strawberries and ½ cup of chopped fresh peaches. This step ensures that the fruit is evenly distributed throughout the batter without becoming mashed.

7. Transfer to the Loaf Pan and Bake

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
• Smooth the top of the batter to ensure even baking.
• Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. Start checking at the 50-minute mark by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the cake is done. If the toothpick has wet batter, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.

8. Cool the Cake

• Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the loaf pan for about 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Prepare the Glaze

• In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tbsp of milk until you achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. You can adjust the milk quantity depending on how thick or thin you prefer the glaze.

10. Drizzle the Glaze and Garnish

• Once the cake has completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
• Garnish with additional fresh strawberries and peaches for a beautiful presentation.

11. Serve

• Slice the loaf cake and serve. This cake is delicious when slightly warm or at room temperature.