ALMOND-PLUM BUCKLE

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Provided by Carolyn Beth Weil

Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Almond     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup whole almonds (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup plus 4 teaspoons sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 pounds plums (about 8 medium), halved, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper round.
  • Finely grind almonds in processor. Transfer to medium bowl; whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add 1 cup sugar; beat until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond extract, then flour mixture just until incorporated.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread evenly and smooth top with spatula. Gently press plum slices, flesh side down, into batter in spoke pattern around outer rim and center of cake, placing close together. Mix cinnamon and 4 teaspoons sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over plums.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 20 minutes. Run small knife between cake and pan sides to loosen. Invert cake onto platter; remove parchment paper. Place another platter atop cake. Using both hands, hold both platters firmly together and invert cake, plum side up. Cool cake completely. Cut into wedges.

Salar Rajpoot
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This was a great recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the plums were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


MASUD RANA OFFICIAL
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I'm not usually a fan of plum cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The almonds add a great flavor and texture, and the plums are perfectly sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


Meg Obazee
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This is the best almond plum buckle I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the plums are perfectly tart and juicy. I love the crunch of the almonds, too. This is a keeper!


Nathan Aiyelabola
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I made this buckle for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. The plums added a nice tartness to the cake, and the almonds gave it a great crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


kedrick kabungo kabwe
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This almond plum buckle was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet plums and crunchy almonds was perfect. I especially loved the moist and fluffy texture of the cake. I will definitely be making this again.