Rest, research, lots of laughter…and a slice of plum cake.

A few months ago I signed the book contract with Tyndale for a destination gift book filled with photos, 40 cabin themed devotions, and 12 articles or tutorials on things like “Perfect hot fudge topping for homemade ice-cream” and “How to create a pine-cone wreath”. The setting was a beautiful Lakeside cabin, which had been enjoyed by 5 generations and now owned by some of our dearest friends, Bob and Ginger, who had carefully remodeled the family cabin.

While I knew I would need to collect stories and ideas for the book, what I didn’t really understand was how much I personally needed the REST and restoration. After a few weeks watching watercolor sunsets over the lake, having tea parties and swim lessons with Ginger’s grandcuties, and laughing so hard my sides hurt, I went home with fresh perspective on what it means to really reconnect with others, nature, and ourselves.

Do you feel the need to take a step away for rest? Maybe it isn’t in a cabin on a lake. Maybe you have a small porch with a comfy chair or a place where you can just sit and read. It might not be for a week or two, but I encourage you to take 15 minutes ..go ahead and grab your timer..to just sit and be still.

And..perhaps, cut yourself a taste of summer inspired cake.

Plum Cake

July 25, 2020

by Marci

Cuisine American

Category Articles

Notes

This cake can easily be frozen and enjoyed later! My friend Lisa Bogart shared this recipe with me and I am so thankful she did. .http://www.lisabogart.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs – room temperature
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 4 tsp. baking soda
• 10-12 pitted and quartered plums
• TOPPING
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat over 375 degrees.
2. Butter 8 or 9-inch springform pan.
3. Beat together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in almond and vanilla extract.
5. Sift together flour and baking powder. Stir into a thick batter.
6. Scoop into the pan. It doesn’t seem like there will be enough for a cake, but trust me, it will be amazing.
7. Stand plums on end in batter, careful not to touch the edge of the pan or each other.
8. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon topping on top.
9. Bake 45-60 minutes until golden brown and toothpick come out clean.
10. Cool.

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