Cardamom-Plum Kuchen

Cream the butter and sugar until pale, then beat in the eggs one at a time.

Fold in the flour, baking powder, cardamom and salt. The batter will be thick — spread it into a lined 23x33cm tin with an offset spatula.

Arrange the plums cut-side up, packed tightly, pressing them lightly into the batter. Scatter the extra sugar over.

Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 45–50 minutes until the batter between the fruit is set and golden.

Cool in the tin. Serve barely warm with cream.