Pastel de Durazno

Ingredientes

• 3 medium peaches (cut into thick wedges)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 3 medium eggs
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 lemon zest
• 1/3 cup water

Preparación

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position preheat the oven to 180°C/360°F. Grease a 9" (20 cm) round baking pan.

2. 2

   Arrange the peach wedges on the bottom of the pan, side by side.

3. 3

   In a saucepan add ½ cup sugar and the water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir until it turns thick with an amber color.

4. 4

   Pour this caramel over the peaches covering them well.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

6. 6

   In another bowl, beat the butter with the remaining sugar until fluffy and pale.

7. 7

   While still beating, add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Mix in lemon zest and vanilla extract until combined.

8. 8

   Mix in flour until there are no lumps.

9. 9

   Add the batter over the peaches and use a spatula to spread evenly.

10. 10

    Bake from 50 to 60 minutes or until a stick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Take the cake from the oven and put it on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Run a knife around the edges of the pan and then carefully invert the pan onto a plate.

13. 13

    Allow to cool down then slice and serve.