# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 5 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for plums)
→ Cake Batter
03 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 g)
04 - 1 cup almond meal (finely ground almonds, 100 g)
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (115 g)
09 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature (120 ml)
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
→ Topping
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
14 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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 and set aside to macerate.
03 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, almond meal, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
04 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
05 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
06 - Add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, pour in milk, then add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
07 - Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the surface. Arrange sugared plum slices evenly on top and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
08 - Bake for 38 to 42 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
09 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
