a workhorse cake
This is a cake that can be called into action all year round. The flavour of the cake base can be subtly altered by adding a little citrus zest or spices.
Try these combinations:
Roasted spiced plums. This is one of my favourite autumn toppings. I roast the plums whole with a couple of tablespoons of sugar, a cinnamon stick, a couple of star anise and a c…