SKILLET NECTARINE CAKE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds small nectarines (3 or 4), halved and pitted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the skillet
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup cold creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect cooking: For a gas grill, turn off one or two of the center burners. On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to the sides, leaving the center open. Grill the nectarines: Toss the nectarines with the melted butter and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Grill over direct heat until well marked, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl.
  • Cover the grill and reduce the heat to medium or medium low (the temperature should be 350˚ F to 400˚ F). Prepare the cake: Butter a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the flour mixture in two batches, alternating with the buttermilk.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared skillet. Arrange the nectarines on top, cut-side up. Place the skillet over indirect heat, cover the grill and cook, rotating the skillet halfway through, until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Beat the creme fraiche and the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Serve with the cake.

Salma & Ziad & Lara
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the nectarines add a delicious sweetness and tartness. I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.


Muslim Abbas
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the nectarines were not very flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Tirouven Sadien
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the nectarines added a wonderful sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Joel Samuel
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This cake is a winner! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of nectarines and cake. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Anni
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I'm always looking for new and easy dessert recipes, and this skillet nectarine cake definitely fits the bill. It was super simple to make and the results were impressive. The cake was light and fluffy, and the nectarines added a nice sweetness and t


Munsafali
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This skillet nectarine cake is a delightful treat! The combination of sweet, juicy nectarines and a fluffy, moist cake batter is simply divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cake was golden brown and the nectarines we