The Enchanted Plum Cake

★Ingredients

2 cups fresh plums, pitted and chopped

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tsp lemon juice)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

★Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Prepare the Plums: Wash, pit, and chop the plums. Set them aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in Plums: Gently fold in the chopped plums.
8. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Enjoy!