French Almond Plum Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 8-10 inch springform (depending on how tall you want the cake. Bake a few minutes less if using 10 inch).

Step 2

Place the halved stone fruits in a bowl with the lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and stir to combine. Set aside. In a small bowl combine the flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate medium bowl beat the butter and sugar together.  Add the eggs, almond extract, vanilla extract and beat until smooth.   Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture along with the lemon zest and beat until combined.

Step 3

Spoon the batter into the greased springform and spread it evenly.  Place the stone fruits on top of the batter skin side up leaving a little space in between each fruit.  Sprinkle with flaked or slivered almonds.  Bake for one hour.  Remove and let cool completely.  Remove the rim of the springform pan.

Step 4

If desired lightly dust the cake with some powdered sugar.  Serve the cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream of crème fraîche.