Peach and Coconut Macaroon Cake
For the cake:
1 2/3 C. cake flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
2 large eggs
1 1/3 C. granulated sugar
2/3 C. oil, plus additional for the pan
1 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. almond extract
2/3 C. sour cream
1 1/2 C. peeled, pitted peaches, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
For the topping:
1 C. granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. almond extract
2 T. unbleached flour
1/4 t. salt
2 C. shredded sweetened coconut
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325�F. Lightly oil a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking
pan.
In a medium bowl, combine the cake flour, baking powder and soda and salt. Set
aside.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the eggs and sugar
until fluffy, thick and lightened in color, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed to
low and slowly add the oil and vanilla and almond extracts. Slowly add the flour
mixture; mix just until incorporated. Add the sour cream; mix just until
blended. Using a spatula or a spoon, gently fold in the peaches. Scrape the
batter into the pan; set aside.
For the topping: In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat
the sugar and egg until thickened and lightened in color, about 1 minute. Add
the vanilla and almond extracts; mix until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low
and slowly add the flour and salt; mix just until incorporated. Add 1 1/2 cups
of the coconut; mix just until combined. Using a small spoon, drop teaspoonfuls
of the macaroon mixture over the top of the cake batter in the pan, covering as
much of the batter as possible. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup coconut over the
batter, being sure to cover any bare spots.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until the coconut topping is light
to medium brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out
with a few moist crumbs clinging to it. If a toothpick penetrates a piece of
peach, test another spot. Transfer the cake to a wire rack; set aside to cool.
Serve the cake at room temperature. (May cover and keep at room temperature for
up to 2 days.)
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