Plum Cake

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a bowl mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In a small pot, bloom the chai spices in extra virgin olive oil over medium low heat until fragrant. Set aside to cool.

4. 4

   In another mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add in the eggs and mix till combined. Add in the chai spiced olive oil, sour cream and vanilla bean paste. Mix until just combined

5. 5

   Fold in the flour mixture until just combined

6. 6

   Lightly coat a 10 inch cake pan in olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper

7. 7

   Add cake batter to the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly

8. 8

   Top with sliced plums

9. 9

   Sprinkle with demerara or regular sugar

10. 10

    Bake for 30 minutes

11. 11

    Let cool before serving with whipped butter or whipped cream (drizzled with California Olive Ranch extra virgin olive oil!!)