South Carolina Fresh Peach Cake

Yield: one dozen 3-inch squares

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups sliced fresh peaches
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix well and set aside.
2. Combine eggs, sugar and oil; beat until smooth.
3. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed of electric mixer just until blended (batter will be thick).
4. Dredge peaches and pecans in remaining 1/2 cup flour; gently fold into batter.
5. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely.
8. Cut into squares to serve; garnish each square with a dollop of whipped cream.