1 1/2 hrs. before, preheat oven to 350F. Grease 13"x9" baking pan.
In large bowl, measure flour and next 6 ingredients.
With mixer at low speed, beat until well mixed,
constantly scraping bowl with spatula.
Increase speed to high; beat 4 min., occasionally scraping bowl.
Spread batter evenly in baking pan.
Arrange peaches in row on top of batter.
Sprinkle entire top with topping.
Bake 45-50 min. until light golden and
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cut coffeecake into rectangles; serve warm.
CAN SUBSTITUTE CANNED PEARS.

TOPPING:
In small saucepan over med. heat,
melt 1/2 c. butter; remove from heat.
Stir in:
1 c. all purpose flour
1 tbs. grated lemon peel
1/2 c. sugar.
Form soft dough.