Nectarine Cake Squares Recipe

Name: Nectarine Cake Squares
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 medium firm-ripe nectarines (14 to 16 ounces), quartered lengthwise and pitted; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons confectioners sugar for dusting

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 medium firm-ripe nectarines (14 to 16 ounces), quartered lengthwise and pitted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons confectioners sugar for dusting

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Butter and flour a 13- by 9- by 2-inch metal baking pan, knocking out excess flour.
3
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a small bowl.
4
Beat together butter and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then beat in vanilla and almond extract.
5
Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing at low speed after each addition until just combined.
6
Add flour mixture and sour cream alternately in 3 batches, mixing after each addition until just combined.
7
Spread batter in pan, smoothing top.
8
Cut nectarines lengthwise into 1/8-inch slices and toss with lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar in a bowl.
9
Arrange slices, overlapping slightly, in 4 crosswise rows over batter.
10
Cover surface of cake with a piece of buttered wax paper (paper helps fruit glaze itself) and bake in middle of oven 15 minutes.
11
Remove paper and bake until a tester comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes more.
12
While cake is still warm, dust generously with confectioners sugar, then cool completely on a rack.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Nectarine Cake Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nectarine Cake Squares

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