Peach Dessert Cake Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Shortening | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Granulated Sugar | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 teasp. grated lemon rind | ||
| 2 eggs, unbeaten | ||
| Cake flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs), sifted | |
| Baking powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Peaches | 4 | |
| Granulated Sugar | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cinnamon | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Walnuts | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
Directions
Work shortening with back of a spoon until light.
Gradually add 1/2 c sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Beat in lemon rind.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat vigorously after each addition.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add to batter in quarters, beating after each addition.
Pour 1/2 the batter into a greased or oiled 8" x 8" x 2" loaf pan.
Peel and pit the peaches and cut into slices.
Lay on top of batter, and top with remaining batter, spreading it out with a knife over entire surface.
Combine the 1/2 c sugar, cinnamon and walnuts, and sprinkle over the top.
Bake in moderate oven of 350°F for 50 min.
Cut into 9 squares.
Serve hot or warm with or without cream.
Two c of drained, canned sliced peaches, or a 1 lb pkg quick-frozen peaches can be substituted for the fresh ones.
Gradually add 1/2 c sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Beat in lemon rind.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat vigorously after each addition.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add to batter in quarters, beating after each addition.
Pour 1/2 the batter into a greased or oiled 8" x 8" x 2" loaf pan.
Peel and pit the peaches and cut into slices.
Lay on top of batter, and top with remaining batter, spreading it out with a knife over entire surface.
Combine the 1/2 c sugar, cinnamon and walnuts, and sprinkle over the top.
Bake in moderate oven of 350°F for 50 min.
Cut into 9 squares.
Serve hot or warm with or without cream.
Two c of drained, canned sliced peaches, or a 1 lb pkg quick-frozen peaches can be substituted for the fresh ones.
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