There is more than meets the eye to this pretty plum cake.
This simple, autumnal cake comes from survivor Claire Heymann.
It’s a tribute to resilience, hope, and the power of food traditions.
Photo: Heami Lee
Grease bottom of a 9-inch springform or 9-by-9-inch pan with cooking spray.
Beat butter with 6 tablespoons sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Stir in eggs one at a time.
Mix flour with baking powder.
Gradually stir it into butter mixture until just combined.
Pour batter into pan, spreading to coat bottom.
Arrange plums on top, cut side up.
Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
Bake until top has browned and plums have softened, 45 to 50 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
Let cool in pan completely before serving, about 1 hour.
