Peach Coffee Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into a square or round glass baking dish, spreading to completely coat the dish.
2. 2
   Place sliced peaches in baking dish and stir to completely coat with butter.
3. 3
   Pour butter-coated peaches into a medium bowl and set aside.
4. 4
   The baking dish should have a nice buttered coating.
5. 5
   Place flour, soda, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
6. 6
   Make a well in the center of the mixture.
7. 7
   In small mixing bowl, mix buttermilk, vanilla, egg and remaining 1/4 cup butter until thoroughly blended.
8. 8
   Pour into the well of the flour mixture and stir lightly until just blended.
9. 9
   Do not over mix.
10. 10
    Spread 1/2 of the batter into the baking dish.
11. 11
    Spread peaches onto the batter.
12. 12
    Spread remaining 1/2 of the batter over the peaches.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoon brown sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
14. 14
    Bake uncovered in 350F (180C) oven for 50 minutes.