Best 2 Nectarine Golden Cake Recipes

Are you searching for a delightful and tantalizing treat that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further than the nectarine golden cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the sweet and juicy flavor of nectarines with a tender, moist cake that will melt in your mouth. Picture layers of golden-brown cake, infused with the essence of nectarines, topped with a delicate glaze that adds a touch of elegance and sweetness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect nectarine golden cake, taking you on a sensory adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

NECTARINE GOLDEN CAKE

Nectarine Golden Cake image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories Cake Mixer Egg Dessert Bake Backyard BBQ Nectarine Summer Butter Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 nectarines, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Equipment: a 9-inch springform pan

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Lightly butter springform pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in extracts. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just combined.
Spread batter evenly in pan, then scatter nectarines over top. Stir together nutmeg and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar and sprinkle over top. Bake until cake is golden-brown and top is firm but tender when lightly touched (cake will rise over fruit), 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove side of pan and cool to warm.

NECTARINE GOLDEN CAKE

Nectarine Golden Cake image

This appeared in the September 2009 issue of Gourmet Magazine. The magazine describes the cake as being buttery and flavorful yet not too rich. A dollop of softly whipped cream is recommended but the magazine says it is delicious without it also. My nectarines were not very sweet so I bumped up the final sprinkling of the sugar and nutmeg mixture to use about 1 full tablespoon of sugar, rather than the 1/2 tablespoon the recipe states to use.

Provided by Marie Nixon

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 9, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, rounded
3/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup room temperature unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 nectarines, pitted and cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with rack in middle. Lightly butter a 9 inch springform pan.
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, then beat in extracts. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until just combined.
Spread batter evenly in pan, then scatter nectarines over top. Stir together nutmeg and remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar and sprinkle over top.
Bake until cake is golden-brown and top is firm but tender when lightly touched (cake will rise over fruit), 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove side of pan and cool to warm.

Tips:

Choose ripe nectarines: The riper the nectarines, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake will be.
Peel the nectarines: Peeling the nectarines will help to prevent the cake from becoming too tart.
Use a food processor: A food processor will make quick work of pureeing the nectarines.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

This easy-to-make nectarine golden cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up ripe nectarines. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, fruity flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.