Easy Plum Sponge Cake

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 200g soft spread butter for baking
• 200g white granulated sugar
• 200g self-raising flour ^{how to?}
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 350g prune plums
• ½ tsp of cinnamon
• icing sugar, for dusting ^{how to?}

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Grab a round baking tray with a diameter of 28 centimetres and line it with baking paper.

Gently rinse the plums under cool running water to remove any surface dirt or debris. Then, using a sharp knife, carefully halve each plum, removing the pit.

Whether you choose to slice the plums lengthwise or widthwise is entirely up to you.

Transfer the halved plums to a bowl and gently toss them with the cinnamon until evenly coated.

Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whip them using a hand mixer for 2 minutes until they are light and fluffy.

Gradually add the sugar to the eggs, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to mix.

Incorporate the softened butter into the egg mixture, using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, until all ingredients are well combined.

Gently sift the flour and baking powder together and gradually whisk them into the egg mixture until just combined.

Gently whisk the batter for a minute or two, until the ingredients are just combined.

Avoid over-mixing to prevent a dense and chewy cake.

Carefully pour the batter into the prepared baking tin, ensuring it is evenly distributed.

Gently arrange the plum halves on top of the batter, cut side up.

Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Remove cake from the oven and cool down completely.

Once the cake has cooled completely, dust it generously with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness. Then, slice and savour this delightful treat!