Summer time always brings around one of my most favorite fruits, the peach. I love them just as is, in pie, in cobblers, in crisps, as salsa, basically any which way you can use them! Today I experimented and came up with this gluten-free allspice cake topped with peaches and blueberries. It is absolutely delicious and perfect along that afternoon cup of coffee or tea. And although you have probably never eaten cake with a knife, I recommend it this time so that you get that sweet peach in each and every bite.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (I suggest Bobs Red Mill One to One)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (this is half a stick)
- 1 cup organic cane sugar or granulated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 2 to 3 peaches sliced into wedges, not too thick
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- pinch of organic cane sugar
Directions:
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a springform pan, trace the bottom on a piece of parchment, cut parchment and set aside. Spray the springform pan with coconut oil, place parchment along the bottom of the pan and spray just a tad more and set aside.
Slice peaches and set aside.
In a medium bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, allspice and salt. Whisk and set aside.
In a mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until lightened. Add eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix on high-speed until the batter is nice and light in color. Beginning with the flour mixture and ending with same, alternate between the flour and almond milk until completely blended.
Pour the batter into the springform pan. Top with peaches, blueberries and a sprinkling of sugar. Put into the oven for approximately 50-60 minutes. The top with brown lightly and should spring back when done.
Allow to cool for about five minutes on a rack before removing the outer ring. Allow to cool completely before moving to your serving dish. Top with a little confectioners sugar and serve. Enjoy!!!
SWEET CAFFEINE 