Plum Buckle

1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup milk

4 cups sliced unpeeled firm-ripe plums (about 1 1/4 lb.)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 1

In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Stir half the flour mixture into the butter mixture, then add the milk, followed by the remaining flour mixture; stir just until incorporated. Scrape batter into a buttered and floured 8-inch square glass or ceramic baking pan and spread level. Overlap plum slices in rows or concentric circles over batter. In a small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over plums.

Step 3

Bake in a 325° regular or convection oven until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 416Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g36%

Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 105mg35%
Sodium 350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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