Plum cake with poppy seeds

Ingredients for 16 servings:

• 200 g powdered sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp rum
• 1 lemon(s), including juice and zest
• 125 ml oil
• 250 ml sour cream
• 350 g flour, smooth
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 kg plum(s)
• 150 g poppy seeds, grated
• Powdered sugar and cinnamon to taste
• Butter, liquid, plenty

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

Beat the whole eggs with the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar until frothy. Gradually add the oil, sour cream, rum, lemon juice, and grated lemon zest. Finally, stir in the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Spread the batter onto a large, greased and floured baking sheet. Top the cake with halved, pitted plums, skin-side down. Sprinkle evenly with the poppy seed, cinnamon, and sugar mixture and immediately drizzle with plenty of melted butter. Bake for approximately 35 minutes at medium heat (150-180°C) on the middle rack of the oven. Test the doneness with a pin.