Lebanon County Peach Cake

1/4 c Shortening

1 ea Egg

2 T Sugar

2 c Flour

3 t Baking powder

1/2 t Salt

1 c Milk

1 x *topping:

1 x Sugar

1/4 t Cinnamon

1 x Peaches, fresh

Sift and mix together the dry ingredients (except the topping ingredients); cut in the shortening and add the egg and milk which have been mixed together. Mix thoroughly. Pour into a well-greased oblong pan and cover with peeled peach halves. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and bake at 350-F about 35 minutes. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.