FRUIT-TOPPED CAKE

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This recipe came from a story in Oprah's magazine. I have made it dozens of times, and love its simplicity. The recipe suggests using tart plums, ripe peaches, or Granny Smith apples. I have also had success using frozen mixed berries and fresh pears, as well as the suggested fruits. It is very adaptable! I bake this in a deep-dish glass pie plate.

Provided by Susiecat too

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
8 tablespoons butter, divided (or margarine)
10 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 lb fruit, sliced (fresh or frozen)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Grease a 9-inch round pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over low heat. Stir in 6 tablespoons sugar and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Add egg to butter/sugar mix, stir well.
  • Stir in flour mix, spread dough in pan with the back of a spoon.
  • Arrange fruit slices in a circle filling in to the center, press lightly into the dough.
  • Drizzle fruit with lemon juice and sprinkle with remaining 4 tablespoons sugar.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until fork inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 57, Sodium 155.8, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.9, Protein 2.7

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