Ingredients:
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups chopped plums
* 1/2 cup chopped almonds
Equipment:
* 9-inch round cake pan
* Mixing bowls
* Whisk
* Spatula
Instructions:
* Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
* Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
* Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
* Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
* Fold in plums and almonds: Gently fold in the chopped plums and almonds.
* Pour into pan: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
* Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
* Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips:
* For a more intense plum flavor, use ripe, juicy plums.
* You can substitute other fruits, such as apples or pears, for the plums.
* For a richer cake, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Enjoy your homemade plum cake!
