- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
 - 1 cup sugar
 - 2 eggs
 - 1/3 cup water
 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 - 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
 - 1 cup peeled, sliced peaches
 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
 - 1/2 cup chopped pecans
 - TOPPING:
 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and extracts. Stir in peaches. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool or 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.