Ingredients

  • Poppy Seeds Filling Mix
  • 62 g ground poppy seeds
  • 30 ml hot milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 g butter, softened
  • 25 g sugar
  • Cake Batter
  • 140 g butter, softened
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 250 g flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Topping
  • 400 g plums, quartered (about 6 medium ones)

Method

  • 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 (26 cm/10 in in diameter).
  • Stick the plum quarters into the dough arranging them in circles on the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F 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!