Spiced Nectarine Cake
A delightful summer cake featuring fresh nectarines arranged in a beautiful pattern, enhanced with hints of lemon and warm cinnamon. This moist butter cake is perfect for entertaining or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- •½ cup unsalted butter
- •¾ cup sugar
- •2 whole eggs
- •1 tablespoon lemon juice
- •1½ teaspoons lemon peel
- •1¼ cups self-rising flour
- •5 whole nectarines
- •¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan. Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add 3/4 cup sugar and beat until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then lemon juice and lemon peel. Beat in flour until smooth. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
15 min
- 2.
Arrange enough nectarine slices atop batter in concentric circles to cover completely; press lightly to adhere. Mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over cake.
10 min
- 3.
Bake until cake is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour (50 minutes for plums or pluots). Cut around cake to loosen; remove pan sides. Serve cake slightly warm or at room temperature.
60 min