Name: Nectarine Golden Cake
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon sugar, divided; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon pure almond extract; 2 nectarines, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges; 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; Equipment: a 9-inch springform pan

A slice of nectarine golden cake on a plate.

Nectarine Golden CakeRomulo Yanes

The nectarine, a subspecies of peach, generally has a sharper, more intense taste. The homey yellow cake here is studded with wedges of them, their summery, sunshiny essence set off by a trace of nutmeg. It's buttery and flavorful yet not too rich; a sprinkle of sugar on top gives it just enough crustiness to hold up a dollop of softly whipped cream, but it's delicious stark naked as well.

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