One of my favourite aspects of summer in New Zealand is plums. From the small, cute, yellow-fleshed variety, through to the hearty, darkly-hued omegas, I love them all. Tart sharp acidic skin? Soft sweet juicy interior? I’ll take the lot.
This cake is a simple celebration of the humble plum. Handfuls of juicy plums are studded into a not-too-sweet cake batter, then sprinkled with a light, nutty crumble topping. The plums are truly the star of the show, their tart bite still shining through the gently sweetened cake & topping….