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Mary Berry Plum and Almond Cake

Mary Berry Plum and Almond Cake
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Mary Berry’s Plum and Almond Cake is a light and moist sponge cake infused with ground almonds and fresh plums, creating a delicious balance of nuttiness and fruitiness. The plums soften as they bake, releasing their juices into the cake, while the almond sponge provides a rich and tender crumb.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 175g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100g self-raising flour
  • 75g ground almonds
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 6 ripe plums (halved and stones removed)
  • 25g flaked almonds (for topping)

For Dusting (Optional):

  • 1 tbsp icing sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
  • Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric whisk.

Step 3: Add the Eggs and Almond Extract

  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour with each to prevent curdling.
  • Stir in the almond extract for extra depth of flavor.

Step 4: Fold in Dry Ingredients

  • Sift the self-raising flour and baking powder into the bowl.
  • Fold in the ground almonds gently to keep the batter light and airy.

Step 5: Assemble the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
  • Arrange the halved plums (cut-side up) on top of the batter, pressing them in slightly.
  • Sprinkle with flaked almonds for a crunchy topping.

Step 6: Bake the Cake

  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • If the top browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

  • Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with icing sugar before serving for a beautiful finish.

Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/mary-berry-plum-and-almond-cake/