baltimore peach cake

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Baltimore, MD
Updated on Jul 28, 2021

This recipe was one of the most popular items sold at Baltimore bakeries in the 1950s to 1960s. Recipe was shared with me by the son of one of the bakers.

prep time 2 Hr
cook time
method Bake
yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 - egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 6 ripe peaches, peeled, sliced
  • 3 teaspoons apricot or raspberry jam
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How To Make baltimore peach cake

  • Step 1
    In mixing bowl of mixer, add warm water and yeast. Let yeast dissolve a few minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour milk into microwave-proof cup. Cook on HIGH 30 seconds.
  • Step 3
    Add milk to mixer bowl with brown sugar, salt, egg, butter. Mix.
  • Step 4
    Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing thoroughly. Add last 1/2 cup of flour. Mix until dough is slightly sticky.
  • Step 5
    Add canola oil; continue mixing. Form dough into a ball; place in a greased bowl, covered with wet tea towel or plastic wrap.
  • Step 6
    Let rise in a warm oven (125 degrees F) for 30 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove from oven; uncover. Punch dough down. Re-cover. Let rise 30 minutes more.
  • Step 8
    Into a buttered 13 X 9 X 2" pan, press dough evenly.
  • Step 9
    Top dough with layered peaches, over lapping each other.
  • Step 10
    Bake in a preheated 375 degee oven for 25 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Remove cake from oven; let cool 15 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Brush with jam; sprinkle with cinnamon

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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