OVEN-ROASTED PLUM CAKES
Julia Child's plum cakes are simply one of the best desserts we have had the honor and pleasure of making and eating. A pitted plum (or peach, or nectarine) half is dropped into a ramekin and embraced by cake batter so lovingly. When it bakes, that batter rises to enclose the plum in a cake that is beautifully moist, buttery, and of perfect texture. The sugars in the plum release to create a natural syrup that flows through the cake to make every bite sinful. The steps seem odd, but no more odd than the woman herself. She did know a thing or two about how to make good food, easily, while still managing to make a mess. Kitchen mistakes happen. This dessert is no fail, and the only mistake is not making it often enough.
Provided by Cheri 911
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 Baby Cakes, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Butter 8 ramekins and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine the sugar and orange zest well.
- Cream the butter, 2 T of brown sugar, and the granulated sugar mixture for 6 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla and mix well.
- Add the flour and baking soda and beat on low speed for only 15 seconds.
- Pour in the buttermilk and beat for 30 seconds more.
- Remove from mixer and use a spatula to finish blending the ingredients if necessary.
- Place a half plum, cut side up, into each cup.
- Spoon the batter into the ramekins, dividing the batter among them evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar evenly over each plum.
- Bake 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes 10 minutes.
- To serve, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 152.6, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 34.6, Protein 3.8
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