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A classic plum cake with a crumble topping. Perfect for autumn evenings, served with a glass of milk or a cup of tea \u2013 ideal for family and friends. For extra aroma, you can add finely grated orange zest to the batter \u2013 do give that version a try. It disappears from the table in no time ;).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ingredients for the plum cake:<\/span><\/p>\n

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• 200 g butter<\/li>\n
• 200 g caster sugar<\/li>\n
• 4 large eggs<\/li>\n
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n
• 220 g plain flour<\/li>\n
• 30 g cornflour<\/li>\n
• 1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n
• 600 g plums, pitted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  All ingredients should be at room temperature. Sift together the flour, cornflour and baking powder and set aside.<\/p>\n

  In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients and gently fold in with a spatula until just combined.<\/p>\n

  Line the base of a 25 cm round tin with baking parchment. Spoon in the batter and level the surface. Arrange the plums on top, cut side up, close together. Sprinkle over the vanilla crumble topping.<\/p>\n

  Bake at 170\u00b0C for about 45 – 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.<\/p>\n

  Ingredients for the vanilla crumble topping:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • 60 g butter, melted<\/li>\n
  • 75 g plain flour<\/li>\n
  • 100 g sugar<\/li>\n
  • 1 sachet vanillin sugar (or seeds from 1 vanilla pod)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Place all the ingredients in a bowl and rub together with your fingertips until a crumbly texture forms.<\/p>\n

    Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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