Kevin Belton's Cookin' Louisiana by Kevin Belton

Author:Kevin Belton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 2021-06-03T00:00:00+00:00

Summery Peach Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Cane Syrup

Makes 8 servings

4 medium peaches*

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

6 tablespoons butter, plus more for pan, room temperature

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup buttermilk

2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

1 tablespoon sparkling sugar, for topping

1 cup cold heavy cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Cane syrup, to drizzle

Peel and slice each peach into 8 equal slices. Arrange on a paper towel–lined plate to remove some of the moisture; set aside.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the butter until creamy. Add the sugar and beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, slowly blend in the egg, buttermilk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Then gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pie pan and smooth the top. Arrange the peach slices on top of the batter with as little space between them as possible, lightly pressing them down. Sprinkle the top of the cake with the sparkling sugar.

Bake for 10 minutes then reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees and continue baking for 50–60 minutes, or until cake tests done with a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake. Place on a wire rack and allow to cool.

While cake is cooling, place a mixer bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 20 minutes to chill. Pour cream, powdered sugar, and remaining vanilla into the cold bowl and whisk on high speed until medium-to-stiff peaks form.

Slice cake into wedges and serve with fresh whipped cream and drizzle with cane syrup.

*If you can’t get fresh peaches, frozen peaches can be substituted.

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