How to Bake a Plum Cake

Baking a plum cake is a delicious and flavorful dessert that can be enjoyed any time of the year. Here is a simple recipe to help you make your very own plum cake:

Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp salt - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg - 1/4 tsp ground cloves - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 cup buttermilk - 2 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced - 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix together until well combined.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until the batter is smooth and well combined.

6. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and pour in the batter. Arrange the sliced plums on top of the batter, then sprinkle with brown sugar.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

8. Allow the plum cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Serve the plum cake warm or at room temperature. It can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Enjoy your delicious homemade plum cake!