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Peach Thyme Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 ripe peaches thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Grease a 8"x8" square baking dish or a cake pan with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl mix flour,baking powder,baking soda,thyme and salt.Keep aside.
  • In a separate bowl cream the butter and 3/4 cup of sugar with an electric mixer until all creamy.
  • Add the egg.Add the flour in three additions alternating with the buttermilk making sure to begin and end with flour mixture.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth with an offset spatula.
  • Arrange half of the peach slices on top and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of sugar all over.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Add the remaining peaches halfway through the baking.You might want to add a extra minute or two to the overall baking time due to this step.
  • Allow to cool before serving.