I love the addition of cardamom in this cake... it pairs beautifully with Alsace plums. Note that you can also make this cake with peaches or other stone fruits! Keep in mind, the cake should be eaten within 48 hours for optimal flavor and texture!
Servings: 6-8
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes + 1 hour resting time
Ingredients:
- 18-20 Alsace plums, pitted and halved lengthwise
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Optional: crème fraîche or whipped cream for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and milk. Mix until smooth. Incorporate the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Arrange the plums in the bottom of the cake pan, cut-side down, ensuring all gaps are filled with fruit. Pour the maple syrup over the plums.
- Pour the cake batter over the plums and spread evenly using an offset spatula.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Let the cake cool for at least an hour on a wire rack before serving.