Mom's Peach Cake

Mom's Peach Cake
4.5 (2 ratings)
This rich buttery cake is the perfect delivery vehicle for fresh juicy peaches. The better the fruit, the better the cake overall. Pick up some heavenly summer peaches and give this old time favorite a try.This recipe is by Kathleen Joestling from Ellicott City, Maryland, and was originally published in The Baltimore Sun.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
8
Mom's Peach Cake recipe - The Daily Meal
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoon milk
  • 4 to 6 peaches, sliced (peeled if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Directions
  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9-inch pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cups sifted flour, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
  3. Step 3: Cut 6 tablespoons butter into the dry ingredients (it's okay to use food processor, if desired).
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, beat 2 eggs and 6 tablespoons milk until light; add to dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.
  5. Step 5: Pour into a greased and floured 9-inch pan. Cover top of batter with peach slices (from 4 to 6 peaches).
  6. Step 6: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar. Sprinkle over the peach slices.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.