Skillet Plum Cake

Plum Upside-Down Skillet Cake

Ingredients:

For the Plum Topping:

• 7 plums, pitted and diced
• 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup turbinado sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs (or egg substitute)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Plum Topping:

2. In a small bowl, combine the diced plums, 2 tablespoons of turbinado sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well to coat the plums with the sugar and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 3/4 cup of turbinado sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon zest, combining them into the batter.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is well incorporated and smooth.

Assemble and Bake:

8. Grease an iron skillet with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
9. Spread the prepared plum topping evenly on the bottom of the skillet.
10. Carefully pour the cake batter over the plum topping, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
11. Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Finishing Touch:

12. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
13. While the cake is still warm, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of turbinado sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cake to create a sweet and cinnamon-spiced crust.

Serve and Enjoy:

14. Slice and serve the Plum Upside-Down Skillet Cake warm as a delightful dessert or treat. The combination of the tender cake, juicy plums, and the touch of cinnamon-sugar on top creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

Note:

• The plum topping caramelizes as it bakes, creating a luscious fruity layer on the bottom of the cake.
• The white whole wheat flour adds a nutty and wholesome taste to the cake while still maintaining a light and fluffy texture.
• This cake is best enjoyed on the day it’s made, but you can also store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two.