"This pretty cake from pastry chef Joanne Chang is moist and buttery, with plenty of sweet and tangy caramelized plums on top. Slideshow: More Plum Recipes..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup water
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 pounds medium plums (about 6), pitted and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
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1/2 cup crème fraîche
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2 tablespoons whole milk
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs, beaten
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Whipped cream, for serving