Ingredients
1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 cups sliced fresh plums (about 4 medium)1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Confectioners’ sugar, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. Combine flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add lemon zest. Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Arrange plums on top; gently press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove rim. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.
