Welcome to the delightful world of Baltimore Peach Cake, a delectable treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. Originating from the vibrant city of Baltimore, this iconic cake is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, combining the juicy goodness of fresh peaches with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cake batter. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, let's embark on a delectable adventure as we explore the secrets of crafting the perfect Baltimore Peach Cake, a dessert that promises to tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
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BALTIMORE PEACH CAKE
I've never been to Baltimore, so I can't comment on the current state of affairs, but what I can tell you is that this easy to make, yeast-based cake really is amazing. They say this recipe was brought to Baltimore by German immigrants, who apparently used to top it with caramelized onions. I don't know about onions, but any ripe, sweet fruit should work in this. Serve with ice cream if desired.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Peach Dessert Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine sugar and yeast in a bowl. Pour in milk, butter, and egg. Whisk together until sugar is dissolved. Stir in flour, a portion at a time, until mostly moistened, adding more if dough is too wet. Add salt and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough comes together.
- Cover dough with a damp towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Split peaches in half along the seam and slice halves into quarters, then eighths.
- Transfer dough into the buttered baking dish. Use a spatula to spread dough out to the corners of the dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise once more until roughly doubled in volume, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Arrange peach slices onto the dough, pressing them in lightly. Drizzle remaining butter on top. Sprinkle Demerara sugar over peaches.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake, not through a peach, comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Heat apricot preserves up with a splash of water and brush glaze over the top of the cake. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 310.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
BALTIMORE PEACH CAKE
This subtly sweet yeasted cake topped with fresh peaches is a Baltimore staple. Martha made this recipe on episode 702 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 1 teaspoon sugar and milk in a glass measuring cup. Sprinkle yeast over milk and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add egg and whisk to combine.
- Whisk together flour, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Place bowl on mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and beat to combine. Knead dough for 5 minutes. Add butter, piece by piece, and continue to knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and remove from bowl. Pat dough into a buttered 13-by-9 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange peaches on dough in a slightly overlapping pattern and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake until golden brown and set in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. Brush peaches with jelly. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.
BALTIMORE PEACH CAKE
I have taken the reviewer's comments about pan size and number of portions into account for this adopted recipe. I did not change the sugar content because I like sweet desserts. Feel free to make your own changes to suit your tastes.
Provided by GrandmaIsCooking
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 24-36 squares, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- With electric mixer, blend first five ingredients. Spread in greased and floured 15x10" jelly roll pan.
- Mix together the 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle half the mixture lightly over dough base.
- Arrange peach slices in rows on top of cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle with remainder of cinnamon sugar mixture and drizzle melted butter over all.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in preheated 350 degree (Fahrenheit) oven.
- Cool, then slice into small squares.
Tips:
- Use fresh peaches. Fresh peaches will give your cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh peaches, you can use frozen or canned peaches, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the cake to set and the flavors to develop.
- Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious finishing touch to your dessert.
Conclusion:
Baltimore peach cake is a delicious and classic Southern dessert. It is made with fresh peaches, sugar, flour, butter, eggs, and baking powder. The cake is typically baked in a Bundt pan and served with whipped cream or ice cream. Baltimore peach cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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