Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300 grams)
- Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300 grams)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10 grams)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram)
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5 grams)
- Butter, unsalted, softened: 1 cup (227 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
- Plums, pitted and sliced: 1 pound (450 grams)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the plums.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful cake with a tender crumb
- Sweet and tangy plums add a burst of freshness
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or tea
User Comments:
- "This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious."
- "I love the combination of the sweet plums and the tangy cinnamon."
- "This is a classic recipe that never fails to impress."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a more tart cake, use slightly underripe plums.
- To prevent the plums from sinking to the bottom of the cake, toss them in a little flour before adding them to the batter.
- This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
