Baltimore Peach Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (120g) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 2 cups (580g) peeled and sliced peaches
• 1/2 cup (120g) chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the peaches and walnuts (if using).
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/8 of cake):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy
• Sweet and tart peach flavor
• Topped with chopped walnuts for added crunch

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The peaches add a burst of sweetness and the walnuts give it a nice crunch."
• "I love that this cake is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy dessert."
• "This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of peaches and walnuts."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a sweeter cake, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
• For a more decadent cake, use cream cheese instead of butter.
• If you don't have peaches on hand, you can substitute with other fruit, such as apples or pears.