Peach(Or Nectarine!) Dessert Cake

1 cup sifted cake flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1 tsp grated lemon rind

2 eggs -- unbeaten

4 peeled ripe peaches

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Beat 1/2 cup sugar with shortening until light and creamy. Add lemon rind, then eggs, one at a time; beat well. Add flour in fourths, beating after each addition. Spread half of batter in greased 8x8 inch pan. Top with peaches. Mix 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon and nuts; sprinkle over all. Bake 50 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm, cut into squares and top with whipped cream, if desired.