Late Summer Plum Cake | Recipe | Food52

This heavenly plum cake is a beautiful way to end the summer: a combination of sweet and tart flavors. A pillowy batter encases the fruit and is scented with sour cream, vanilla, and lemon. To serve, add softly whipped cream or crème fraîche for an unforgettable dessert! GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/3DoaDoh

PREP TIME: 30 minutes
COOK TIME: 50 minutes
SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
8 medium-size fresh lemon verbena leaves or 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
12 small to medium, firm-ripe prune plums, halved lengthwise and pitted
Lightly sweetened, softly whipped cream or crème fraîche, for serving (optional)

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