# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 5 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
02 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for plums)
→ Cake Batter
03 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g)
04 - 1 cup finely ground almonds (almond meal, 100 g)
05 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
09 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature (120 ml)
11 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - 1/2 tsp almond extract
→ Topping
13 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds
14 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sliced plums with 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Set aside to macerate.
03 - Whisk together flour, ground almonds, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
06 - Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then pour in milk. Add remaining dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth the surface. Evenly arrange sugared plum slices over batter and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
08 - Bake for 38–42 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake is golden.
09 - Cool cake in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
