Plum Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups ripe plums, pitted and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Calories (per serving):

Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare Plums:
   • Slice ripe plums into thin wedges, removing pits.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Alternate Mixing:
   • Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, alternating between the two. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
6. Assemble:
   • Grease and flour a cake pan. Pour half of the batter into the pan, arrange sliced plums, and cover with the remaining batter.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Cool and Dust:
   • Allow the Plum Cake to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
9. Serve:
   • Slice and serve this Plum Cake, a delightful embodiment of the sweet, tangy essence of ripe plums in every bite.