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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Plums
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a greased 9-inch round cake pan, arrange the halved plums in a circular pattern, cut side up. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the extra virgin olive oil, until just combined.
- 4
Pour Batter and Bake
Pour the batter over the arranged plums in the cake pan, ensuring even coverage. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serving
- 5
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate. Top with chopped pistachios and fresh mint leaves. Serve warm with scoops of gelato.