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Peach Coffeecake

Source: Cooks Recipes

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon orange liqueur

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in 1 cup flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.

Combine sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Sprinkle over peach slices; toss to coat. Fold peaches into batter. Pour into an 8-inch baking pan. Bake until wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Set aside in pan to cool.

In a small saucepan, combine jam and liqueur; bring to a boil. Spread evenly over cake and remove from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 9 servings.

 

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