upside down plum and olive oil cake

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Updated on Aug 16, 2014

This landed in my inbox from FOODIE. Stone fruits are grown in the PNW so I'm including this recipe for that region of Culinary Quest. This recipe is originally from mynameisyeh.com

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield makes 2 loaf cakes

Ingredients

  • 6-8 - medium plums, pitted and sliced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/3 cups best quality olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 3 - large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons champagne (or sparkling cider or club soda or similar)
  • - lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

How To Make upside down plum and olive oil cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350.
  • Step 2
    Line two loaf pans (10-inch by 3-inch or similar) with parchment paper, using enough to make 'handles' to lift cake out after baking. Spray them with cooking spray. Cover the bottom with an even layer of plum slices.
  • Step 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
  • Step 4
    Divide the batter between the two pans and bake. Begin checking for doneness at about 30 minutes, and bake until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    Let cool slightly in the pan and then use the parchment paper to carefully lift it out of the pan. Invert onto a cooling rack. Serve with whipped cream.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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