Plum and almond cake

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This almond cake makes the most of summer fruits with the inclusion of tart plums and is a lower-sugar option than traditional plum cakes.

Serves: 16

Time to make: 55 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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For the cake
150g low-fat plain yoghurt
½ cup granulated sweetener
4 medium eggs
1¾ cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup ground almonds
a few drops almond extract
275g ripe plums, sliced
¼ cup flaked almonds
For the drizzle
½ cup icingfrostingX sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

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1 Heat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Line a 20x30cm (approx) baking tin with non-stick baking paper.

2 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the cake ingredients, except the plums and flaked almonds, until well combined.

3 Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin, then top with the plums, pushing them down into the mixture a little. Scatter over the almonds. Bake for 30–35 min until a skewer inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.

4 Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool a little in the tin, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

5 For the drizzle, mix the icing sugar and lemon juice together until smooth, then use a teaspoon or piping bag to drizzle the icing over the cooled cake. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

Variations

Vary it: Omit step 5 and serve the cake warm as a pudding. You could also swap the plums for apricots.

HFG tip

To freeze: Wrap the cooled cake well in non-stick baking paper and cling film or foil at the end of step 4, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw thoroughly before icing as in step 5.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 150 cal

Kilojoules 627.6 kJ

Protein 5.7 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 0.8 g

Carbohydrates 26 g

Sugar 6.7 g

Dietary fibre 1.8 g

Sodium 118 mg

Calcium 89 mg

Iron 0.8 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.