7.22.2012

Peach Cake


The peaches in my market are perfect right now, but they never last long. I bought my first few warily, worried they'd be mealy, but not this batch. I've been eating them sliced for breakfast and for a mid afternoon snack, juices running down my arms as I stand over the sink. That's how good they are. So I took the opportunity to make Ina's peach cake the other day. Have you tried her recipe? Two lovely layers of peaches. Everyone in your family will like it...doesn't need anything on it either, which, if you make it in the correct pan, would make a perfect slice for tea. (I baked it in an 8" square glass pan and it called for a 9" square pan. Mine made for a rather tall piece of cake.)

Fresh Peach Cake
2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?, All Rights Reserved
Ingredients:
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided 
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature 
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 
2 cups all-purpose flour 
1 teaspoon baking soda 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
3 large, ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced 
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. 

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and 1 cup of the sugar for 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the eggs, one at a time, then the sour cream and vanilla, and mix until the batter is smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix just until combined. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon. 

Spread half of the batter evenly in the pan. Top with half of the peaches, then sprinkle with two-thirds of the sugar mixture. Spread the remaining batter on top, arrange the remaining peaches on top, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture and the pecans. 

Bake the cake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature. 



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31 comments:

  1. Peach season is so much fun. Reading about you standing over the sink with the juices running down your arms is all too familiar for me. Love your cake. Will have to give it a try with the peaches we pick on our drive out to Niagara Falls this week.

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  2. Our local peaches were harmed by the weather but what we get are delicious! We've just been eating them fresh. This recipe sounds worth baking up though!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. The pecan topping would be a great addition to the usual peach cakes I have seen:)

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  4. We're just starting to get peaches here in Colorado. They're divine. I eat a a lot of them for lunch chopped in cottage cheese. This cake sounds wonderful, a must try.

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  5. It looks divine! I love that pecan topping.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  6. What a wonderful looking cake. I love the look of the slice. There is nothing better than a good peach, but sometimes they are just not good.

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  7. Ohmy Barbara I adore peaches and is one of the fruits I miss (we are in winter) this look amazing!:)

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  8. Ever since I had a peach salad a few weeks ago, I've been on a peach kick. This looks like a lovely cake to try, and I'm also hoping to grill some peaches before the summer is out!

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  9. Love the pix of the slice - I love peach !! Wld love to bake this !! Love grilled peaches with honey

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  10. As soon as we have fresh local peaches, I'm going to try this. I'm not a huge peach fan, but the Knight is, and this sounds great!

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  11. I am so much in love with fresh peaches at the moment. Your pecan & peach cake looks just perfect to enjoy with some peaches tea! :)
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  12. We have consumed sooooo many peaches this year. They are juicy and sweet! YUM! Love your peach cake

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  13. The peaches have been spectacular this year!!! This cake sounds so yummy, Barbara I almost wish Marion and I didn't devour the few we had. Time to get more!

    Thanks for sharing...

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  14. The pecan topping with the peaches is a fantastic combination, looks delicious! I'd need a very big slice.

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  15. I love peaches and I wish they were in season here at the moment. Unfortunately it's mandarins, apples and bananas that we're seeing a lot of. Bring on summer! Your peach cake looks amazing.

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  16. WOW, Looks really GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD :)
    Wish I could have a bite :p

    xxx
    http://abudhabifood.blogspot.com

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  17. It's almost Palisade Peach season here and I can't wait! We've had two bummer seasons in a row, so I'm hoping this year brings some beauties!

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  18. Hi, this looks like the perfect coffee cake! Fresh peaches are rather expensive here as they are imported so I have to resort to tinned peaches to use in baking.

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  19. i don't know that i've ever seen peaches in a cake. pies and cobblers, obviously, but i can't recall a cake! this looks delicious, barbara!

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  20. Dreaming of peach season my friend, your cake looks so delicious :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  21. This cake looks perfect Barbara and peaches is in season here in Greece. I think I am going to give this layered cake a try.

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  22. Looks like a great way to celebrate peach season! It's my favorite time of the year...

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  23. I've been looking for a good peach cake recipe! I made one a few weeks ago and it was terrible. This looks perfect!

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  24. I have a peach cobbler I'm dying to try! This sounds great!

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  25. This is simply heavenly! The pecan topping looks amazing.

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  26. I've been enjoying peaches so much lately -- this cake looks like the perfect use for them! Perfect as an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of tea or coffee.

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  27. Mmm, we are swimming in backyard peaches these days, and this looks great.

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  28. I thought it was YOUR cookbook at first! :)

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  29. I love a simple cake like this...a lovely way to use summer peaches.

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  30. I can vouch for this recipe--a friend brought not one but 2 of these Ina Garten-inspired delights to a recent potluck, with peaches, and blueberries in the other. So rich and delicious.

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  31. Peach cake is one of my favorite treats! I shall have to try this recipe! it looks fantastic.

    Mica
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