Description
Leftovers of the batter and the topping can be turned into even smaller versions of this sweet dessert using cupcake liners.
Ingredients
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For the cake batter:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
For the topping:
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup plum wedges
Instructions
- Melt a tbsp of butter, sugar and add plum wedges. Mix well until they are even coated and cook for 2 to 3 mins. Turn off heat.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Beat well for 2 to 3 mins on medium speed using electric mixer or whisk rigorously with hand.
- Add flour mixture half cup at-a-time and Mix everything until just combined.
- Preheat oven to 350 F or 180 C. Grease ramekins with butter and place a layer of fruit at the bottom. Top with few spoonfuls of cake batter and evenly distribute it.
- Place these ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for a 5 to 10 minutes. Gently invert each ramekin and unmould the cakes. Serve.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert