Vanilla Plum Summer Cake (Print View)
This orange-zested vanilla cake is loaded with fresh plums. A tasty way to say goodbye to summer’s fruit season.
# What You'll Need:
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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240g plain flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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6-8 plums, halved and sliced into quarters
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Zest from one orange
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250g white sugar
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225g of unsalted butter
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
# Directions:
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Set your oven to 175°C (350°F) and let it heat up fully.
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Butter up a 10-inch cake tin, then lightly coat it with some flour.
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Mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
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Beat the butter and sugar together with a stand mixer until it’s fluffy and pale, around 5 minutes. Don’t forget to scrape the sides midway.
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Pop in the eggs one at a time, giving it a good mix after each one.
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Stir in the orange zest and the vanilla until everything's evenly mixed.
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Gently fold the dry mix into the wet batter using a wide spatula. Don’t overwork it.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and arrange the plum pieces on top. Bake for around 1 hour at 175°C (350°F). A skewer should come out clean when inserted in the middle.
# Notes:
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A soft buttery cake topped with fresh plums, perfect for late summer days.