Spiced Nectarine Cake

Name: Spiced Nectarine Cake
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; ¾ cup sugar; 2 whole eggs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1½ teaspoons lemon peel; 1¼ cups self-rising flour; 5 whole nectarines; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

A delightful summer cake featuring fresh nectarines arranged in a beautiful pattern, enhanced with hints of lemon and warm cinnamon. This moist butter cake is perfect for entertaining or afternoon tea.

8 servings

1 hr 25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup unsalted butter
•¾ cup sugar
•2 whole eggs
•1 tablespoon lemon juice
•1½ teaspoons lemon peel
•1¼ cups self-rising flour
•5 whole nectarines
•¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan. Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add 3/4 cup sugar and beat until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then lemon juice and lemon peel. Beat in flour until smooth. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
15 min
2.
Arrange enough nectarine slices atop batter in concentric circles to cover completely; press lightly to adhere. Mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over cake.
10 min
3.
Bake until cake is golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour (50 minutes for plums or pluots). Cut around cake to loosen; remove pan sides. Serve cake slightly warm or at room temperature.
60 min