\n- Preheat oven to 350\u00ba and grease a 9″ cake pan, line with parchment paper – set aside.<\/li>\n
- In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt – set aside.<\/li>\n
- In a large bowl cream butter and 1 cup of sugar for several minutes, until light and fluffy. On low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.<\/li>\n
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Top with sliced plums and sprinkle with remaining two tablespoons of sugar. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, test with a toothpick.<\/li>\n
- Remove the cake from the oven, run a knife around the edges of the cake pan while it\u2019s still hot to loosen it from the pan. Let it cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners\u2019 sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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