Vegan Plum and Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
• 1 cup vegan yogurt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup soy milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 12 plums
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 250 grams flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 80 grams ground almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 165°C / 330°F. Line...: Preheat the oven to 165°C / 330°F. Line a small round baking tin (diameter about 20 cm / 8 inches) with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: 250...: In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: 250 grams of flour, 2 tsp of baking powder, a pinch of salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 80 grams ground almonds.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine 2 tbsp of...: In a separate bowl, combine 2 tbsp of ground flax seeds with 3 tbsp of water and let sit 10 minutes, so the seeds soak up the water and thicken. Then, stir in the rest of the wet ingredients: 1 cup vegan yogurt, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup soy milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Cut the plums open, remove the pit, and...: Cut the plums open, remove the pit, and slice them. Sprinkle the sliced plums with 1 tbsp of sugar and gently mix until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients...: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold to incorporate. Don't overmix, but just enough so there are no traces of dry flour.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the ready baking tin....: Pour the batter into the ready baking tin. Top with sliced plums. Optionally, sprinkle some slivered almonds on top as well.

7. 7

   Place the cake into the preheated oven and...: Place the cake into the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes at 165°C / 330°F. Check with a toothpick when the cake is ready - there should be no wet batter sticking to the toothpick once you remove it.

8. 8

   Remove the baked cake from the oven and...: Remove the baked cake from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.