Peach & Almond Shortcake

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5 from 1 vote

A moist and lightly sweet cake made with almond paste for extra almond flavor. Top with sweetened cream and enjoy!

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almonds, peach, shortcake

Servings: -10 servings

Calories: 402kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

For the shortcake:

2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter cold, cut into small pieces (1 stick)
3.5 ounces almond paste frozen, then grated using the large-hole side of a box grater
1 cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 egg mixed with 1 teaspoon cold water for brushing on top of shortcake
Coarse sugar for topping
sliced almonds for topping
Sweetened whipped cream for serving if desired

For the peaches:

4-5 sliced peaches peeled or unpeeled about 4 heaping cups
¼ cup granulated sugar
Juice of 1 lemon about 1 ½ tablespoons

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.
Add the chilled butter pieces to the flour and mix using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
Add the grated almond paste and blend using a spatula or fork.
Mix the almond extract with the buttermilk and pour into the flour mixture. Gently fold together just until combined, do not over mix.
Spoon the mixture into a greased 8” springform pan (use an 8 or 9 inch cake pan if desired - carefully watch the baking time if using a 9” pan). Brush the shortcake with the egg wash then sprinkle with coarse sugar and almonds.
Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes then remove from the pan and continuing cooling on a wire rack.
While the cake is cooling combine the peaches, sugar and lemon juice and let stand at room temperature.
Serve the shortcake sliced into wedges topped with the sliced peaches, peach syrup and sweetened whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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