Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.

Mix Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the melted chocolate and butter mixture. Add the flour and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.

Bake

Pour the batter into a greased and lined 9-inch round cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely.

Blue Cheese Chantilly

Make Chantilly

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the crumbled blue cheese until combined. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Spiced Plums

Prepare Spiced Plums

In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced plums, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until the plums are soft and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Almond Crumble

Make Almond Crumble

In a bowl, combine chopped almonds, flour, melted butter, and brown sugar until crumbly. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.