FRESH PEACH COFFEE CAKE 
1/2 c. (1/4 lb.) butter
1/2 c. each granulated and packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. each baking powder, soda and salt
3 or 4 firm ripe peaches or nectarines
Nut Topping (directions follow)

In the large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and granulated and brown sugars, beat until creamy. Add egg and beat until fluffy, then beat in sour cream and almond extract.

In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed or stir by hand just until blended. Spoon into a well greased 9 inch square pan. (I use a 9x13 pan.) Peel and slice peaches (or nectarines) 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick to make 2 cups fruit. Arrange evenly over batter, then sprinkle nut topping over all. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a pick inserted in center (between fruit pieces) comes out clean. BAKING TIME IS LESS WHEN USING A 9X13 PAN.

Cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve warm. Or if made ahead, reheat in a 300 degree oven, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. It is also good cold. Makes about 9 servings.

NUT TOPPING:

In a small bowl, stir together:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds or walnuts

Add 1 tablespoons melted butter and mix with fork until blended.

recipe reviews
Fresh Peach Coffee Cake
 #42500
 Diane Bowman (Connecticut) says:
Very nice recipe. Everyone enjoyed. Made it twice so far. I used orange flavoring instead of almond and it was very good. Blueberries would be nice in this recipe as well.
Enjoy all.
DB
   #77615
 Elizabeth (Virginia) says:
I made this cake this morning. I thought the batter was far too thick, and so added 1/3 cup half and half. I also added one teaspoon vanilla. I tossed the peaches with the topping ingredients and sprinkled a teaspoon of coarse sugar over the top. I placed it in a 9x2 cake pan. The cake baked for about 45 minutes, and looked beautiful. The top was crunchy and the peaches were perfect. Under the peaches was a moist cake, soft from the peach juices. The bottom was a great, crunchy cake with a good texture and grain. I would make it again, but definitely with the modifications I made. Delicious with coffee.

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