Ricotta and Plum Cake

Beat the butter with the sugar until pale and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed.

In a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients, and in another, combine the ricotta and milk.

Fold the ricotta and milk mixture into the butter mixture, followed by the dry ingredients in batches.

Pit the plums and cut them into pieces.

Divide the batter in half, spread the first half into a baking dish, top with half of the plums, and cover with the remaining batter. Decorate the top of the cake with the rest of the plums.

Sprinkle the cake with sugar for a caramelized crust.