Peach Pudding Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.
2. 2
   Place peaches cut side down in a large skillet with brown sugar, vanilla bean seeds and water.
3. 3
   Simmer 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Combine butter and sugar and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
6. 6
   Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
7. 7
   Add flour, salt and syrup from cooked peaches; beat until blended.
8. 8
   Place peaches cut side down in prepared pan; top with batter.
9. 9
   Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
10. 10
    When cool, sprinkle with confectioners sugar, if using.
11. 11
    Serve with vanilla ice cream or creme fraiche, if desired.