PLUM AND COCONUT FRIANDS IN COLLABORATION WITH KENWOOD

Recipe

MAKES 12

FOR THE CAKE

6 small ripe plums, pitted and halved

150g butter, softened

150g soft brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 organic eggs

200g ground almonds

35g buckwheat flour (or plain flour if you prefer)

  1. Preheat the oven to 175ºC fan bake. Grease and flour a 12-hole friand tray very well.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until pale, light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla and then the eggs, one at a time.
  4. Mix in the ground almonds and flour until combined, do not over mix.
  5. Evenly divide the batter between the friand holes and press a plum half into each one. Sprinkle each with some un-toasted coconut flakes.
  6. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until golden in colour and springy to the touch.
  7. Leaves the cakes to cool in the tray for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
  8. Once completely cool, dust with some icing sugar.
  9. Tip: Serve with some Greek yogurt, mascarpone or whipped cream. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container for up to 3 days.