Plum Skillet Cake

RECIPE (Martha Stewart inspiration)

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons  butter, room temperature, plus more for skillet
• 1 cup flour, plus more for skillet
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoon for plums
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 3-4 ripe  plums,  sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Butter a cast-iron skillet (8″ or 9″ works best), dust with flour, then tap out excess.
2. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg.
5. Add flour mixture with buttermilk.
6. Pour batter into prepared skillet, and smooth top with a spatula.
7. Bake about 15 min until the cake is halfway done baking before adding the plums.
8. Add the plums on top and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
9. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25-35 minutes more.
10. Let cool slightly.
11. Serve with ice cream.