As the autumn leaves start falling and the temperature hovers around the lower digits, my thoughts turn to baking. There’s something irresistible about the aroma of fresh-baked sweets that seem to heat up the whole house. What better way to bring warmth to the season than with a delicious, moist plum cake with ?

This recipe is based on a classic European-style cake that’s a favourite during the fall. The tangy taste of ripe plums paired with the sweetness of sultana raisins makes it a perfect tea time snack or dessert.

Here are the ingredients that you will need:

– 200g self-raising flour
– 200g butter (softened)
– 200g caster sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
– 5-6 large plums (halved and pitted)
– 75g sultana raisins
– 50ml milk
– Icing sugar (for dusting)

Preheat the oven to 180C and butter a 20cm round cake tin.

In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until you get a fluffy, pale mixture. Add in the eggs, one at a time, whisking until combined. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.

Sift in the flour and gently fold it into the mixture with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and give it a thorough stir until it is mixed well into the batter.

In a separate bowl, soak the sultana raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, drain and pat dry with a paper towel. Add the raisins to the batter and stir through.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula. Halve the plums, remove the stones and place them cut-side down onto the batter.

Place the cake tin in the oven and bake at 180C for 50-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Check if the cake is ready by inserting a knife into the centre; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Once it has cooled down slightly, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool down completely.

Once the cake has cooled, dust it with a generous amount of icing sugar and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This plum cake is also delicious on its own with a cup of tea or coffee.

This tantalising plum cake with sultana raisins is sure to be a hit this autumn. With its soft, moist texture and mouth-watering flavour, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or family event. Plus, with its simple recipe and comforting ingredients, it’s an easy and fun way to get into the autumn spirit with some homemade baking. Enjoy!

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