Apple, Peach, Or Plum Cake Cockaigne

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Sift together into a bowl: 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt

2. Step 2.

   Add: 3 tablespoons (45g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

3. Step 3.

   Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Beat well in a measuring cup: 1 large egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla

4. Step 4.

   Add: Enough milk to make ½ cup

5. Step 5.

   (If the fruit to be used is very juicy, reduce the liquid by 1 tablespoon.) Stir into the flour and butter to make a stiff dough. Pat or spread the dough into the prepared pan. Arrange on top of the dough in tight overlapping rows: 4 cups sliced peeled apples or peaches or sliced pitted plums

6. Step 6.

   Combine and sprinkle over the fruit: 1 cup white (200g) or packed brown sugar (230g); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, melted

7. Step 7.

   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.