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Caramelized Plum Cake

Ashley Manila
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 2 large ripe plums, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crystalized ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Ice cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line the bottom of a 9" round cake pan with parchment paper, grease the sides of the pan and the parchment paper, then set aside.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add 1 cup of sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla; continue to beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in thirds, being sure not to over mix.
  • Stir in the sour cream and milk, mixing just until evenly dispersed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Fan plum sliced around the top of the cake.
  • In a small bowl combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, crystalized ginger, and cinnamon. Sprinkle mixture over the cake.
  • Place pan in the oven and bake for 77-90 minutes, or until the top is golden and a cake tester inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen up any bits that may have stuck. Turn cake out onto a large plate and transfer, plum side up, to a rack to cool.
  • Serve warm or cold, with ice cream if desired.
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