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In a small bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder. Add to the wet ingredients stirring with a spoon until the flour is well incorporated.<\/li>\nPour into prepared pan and top with plum slices.<\/li>\nBake for 35 to 40 minutes, test with a toothpick. Leave in pan for ten minutes, remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.<\/li>\nWhen cool, dust with confectioner’s sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I love baking cakes with Greek yogurt, it adds a wonderful flavor and makes the cake moist. I used Italian plums, also known as Empress plums – usually available from August to September. 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