6 people
DESSERT
Ina Garten Modern Comfort (p. 187)
Peaches - 3⁄4 lb
Grand Marnier - 2 tbl
Unsalted butter - 1 stick
Eggs - 2
Sliced almonds - 2 tbl
Granulated sugar - 3⁄4 cup
Sugar in the Raw - 2 tbl
Vanilla extract - 1⁄2 tsp
Almond extract - 1⁄4 tsp
All-purpose flour - 1 cup
Baking powder - 1 tsp
Confectioners sugar - 2 tbl
Peaches - unpeeled, cut into wedges
Unsalted butter - bring to room temperature
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch round springform pan.
In a small bowl, combine the peaches with the Grand Marnier and set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or by hand, cream the butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add the vanilla extract, almond extract and eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl with a rubber spatula. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Stir with a rubber spatula.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange the peaches, cut sides up, in concentric circles on top. Sprinkle with the Sugar in the Raw and almonds. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.