"In the fall, I’m always on the lookout for Italian Prunes (really, they are plums). They are so delicious when baked– turned from a yellow firm flesh into a beautiful ruby red color. This cake is very simple to make and is a versatile batter where you could substitute any kind of stone fruit (think […]..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 ½ tsp cinnamon
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8 cups Italian Prune Plums pitted and quartered (This doesn't have to be exact)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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¾ tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp almond extract (optional)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
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2 large eggs
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8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
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1 egg
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½ cup sugar
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
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1 cup blanched slivered almonds (coarsely chopped; can use walnuts or omit altogether)