Peach 'n Pecan Spice Cake

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease and flour 9 inch square pan.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in molasses, combining thoroughly. Stir in peeled, chopped peaches.

Combine dry ingredients and add too wet mixture.  Blend until smooth.

Pour into greased and floured 9 inch square pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until down.  Use the toothpick method: insert toothpick into center.  If it comes out dry, cake is done. 

Cut into squares. Top with whipped cream possibly a few ripe peach slice and a sprig of mint. 

Contributor: Geraldine H. Sable

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