Fresh sliced plums provide the slightly tart taste for this delightful, buttery cake. The plums are flavored with a hint of orange, True Cinnamon, and Ginger Powder and are the sweet and tangy filling for this delicious summer cake. Try it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping. It is oh so good!!
True Cinnamon & Ginger Powder
Ingredients:
For The Cake:
1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp orange extract
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For The Filling:
3 cups fresh plums, sliced
1 tsp True Cinnamon
2 tsp Ginger Powder
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tblspns flour
For The Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed (not softened)
1 tsp True Cinnamon
3 Tblspns chopped Walnuts
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a 9x9 inch baking pan. For the filling: Mix together the plums, spices, and all other filling ingredients until combined. Set aside. For the topping: Combine all of the topping ingredients in a small bowl and mix until crumbly. Set aside. To make the cake: In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar, eggs (one at a time), and extract to the butter and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and combine. Pour the combined batter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the filling on top of the batter, covering all of the batter. Sprinkle the topping over all of the filling. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Serve hot or cooled.
