Ricotta Plum Cake

Ricotta plum cake is an Italian inspired coffeecake baked up with juicy plums and fluffy ricotta cheese in the batter. This late summer breakfast cake is a joy!

Ingredients

• 6 ripe but firm plums (you might need more or less depending on size)
• 2 cups granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling on the top before baking)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1-2 Tbsp sliced almonds
• confectioner's sugar for dusting (optional)