Plum Skillet Cake

by Martha Stewart

• (Printable Recipe)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for skillet
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for skillet
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• Coarse salt
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk*
• 2 ripe medium plums, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 375F degrees

Butter an 8-inch ovenproof skillet - preferably a cast iron

Dust with flour, set aside.

Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt

Beat butter and 3/4 cup of sugar in mixing bowl on medium speed until pale and fluffy

Add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with buttermilk

Pour batter into prepared skillet and smooth top with an offset spatula (I was too lazy to look for mine so I used a regular spatula)

Fan plums on top

 sprinkle with remaining  2 tablespoons sugar

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.  Let cool slightly

Doesn't it look delish????

What a perfect way to end our delicious dinner than with a delicious dessert.  I bought some plums at our local grocery store because I saw a plum dessert on the 'net somewhere.  When I got back home and looked for that recipe, I couldn't find it.  Frustrated because I didn't feel like spending all afternoon looking for this certain recipe, I went ahead and "put my Martha on" and found this recipe on her website within a matter of seconds.  I had just about everything and it looked simple and quick enough. * I didn't have buttermilk but I learned this tip a while back that if you add a tablespoon of white vinegar to your milk it makes a great substitute.  This cake is very light, the plums gave it a fruity taste but not overpowering.  I'm sure it would taste wonderful with a scoop of ice cream or with a dollop of whip cream or just plain.  I enjoyed it with my cup of coffee savoring every bite and sip.

This recipe is shared at:

The Stone Gables, "On the Menu Monday"