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Baltimore Peach Cake

A classic summer treat in Charm City. According to the Baltimore Sun, the first mention of this cake was in an 1886 edition of the paper. This version is from Howard County's Larriland Farm.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar Mixed with:
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 5 large Maryland peaches peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. With mixer, blend first five ingredients
  3. Spread in greased and floured 15 by 10 jelly roll pan (rimmed baking sheet)
  4. Sprinkle half of cinnamon/sugar mixture lightly over dough
  5. Arrange peach slices by rows
  6. Sprinkle remainder of cinnamon/sugar mixture and drizzle melted butter over it
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes
  8. Enjoy!