Description
Fresh peaches plus fresh figs equals a wonderful summer dessert. Light and fluffy, this kuchen is the perfect addition to a late-night dinner party, pairing well with coffee or malty beer—and a good time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 plump and ripe peaches, cut into small pieces
- 10–15 small, ripe figs, cut into quarters
- 1 cup ( ) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup () granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup () packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 9 x 2-inch round baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter at medium speed until creamy, for about 45 seconds. Scrape butter down sides of bowl.
- Pour in granulated sugar, followed by brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, followed by egg yolks and vanilla.
- On slowest speed, add in flour mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into baking pan.
- Starting at the outside of the pan, begin to arranged the figs and peaches in a circular pattern (or any way your heart desires) and sprinkle some extra sugar on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until firm and set. Let cool for an hour.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins