Spiced Plum Upside Down Cake

8 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 medium plums (pitted and quartered)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, plus extra for greasing)
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 8-inch (20 cm) cake pan and line the base with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly over the base. Arrange the plum quarters in a single layer over the caramel in a decorative pattern.
5. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed just until combined. The batter will be thick.
7. Spoon the batter evenly over the plums and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.