Bursting with Sweetness: Late Summer Plum Cake Delights Your Taste Buds

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE PLUM CAKE

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Begin by whisking the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt together in a large bowl.

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Next, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

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Add the egg and vanilla and mix to combine.

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Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, and beat on low speed until smooth.

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Transfer the batter to a greased Springform pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Note that the batter is quite thick.

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Arrange the plums on top, skin side up, in a circular pattern so that they cover most of the batter.

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Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the plums.

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Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until golden on top and set in the center.

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When the cake is hot out of the oven, run a knife around the edges of the pan and then remove the springform edge (leave the base in place). Let the cake cool on a rack completely.

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Slice and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

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