Poppy Seed Plum Cake

---

This cake makes use of gorgeous summer ripe plums. It is easy to put together, looks quite beautiful and tastes super yummy. It is only slightly sweet and has a great fruity flavour that goes great with the poppy seeds.

---

Steps

---

To make the poppy seed filling place ground poppy seeds in a bowl and add the hot milk and vanilla extract.

---

Allow to steep for 15 minutes , then add the butter and sugar.

---

Mix well and set aside.

---

For the cake batter cream butter and sugar in a big bowl for 6 minutes.

---

Add vanilla extract and salt.

---

Beat in each egg separately for 30 seconds.

---

Then fold in the poppy seed filling mix.

---

In a second bowl combine flour and baking powder.

---

Add this to the butter mixture and stir to combine using a wooden spoon.

---

Spread batter in a paper-lined or greased springform pan.

---

Stick the plum quarters into the dough arranging them in circles on the batter.

---

Bake in the preheated oven at 180c / 350f for 65 minutes or until tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.

---

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes , then remove to a wire rack to cool completely or serve at room temperature.

---

Enjoy !.

---

Ingredients

---

poppy seeds, milk, vanilla extract, butter, sugar, salt, eggs, flour, baking powder, plums