Ingredients

  • Grease or nonstick spray, for the pan
  • 300 grams all-purpose flour (2 1/2 cups), more for the pan
  • 10 grams baking powder (2 teaspoons)
  • 3 grams baking soda (1/2 teaspoon)
  • 3 grams salt (1/2 teaspoon)
  • 2 grams cinnamon (1 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 2 grams cardamom (1 teaspoon)
  • 2 grams ground ginger (1 teaspoon)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 200 grams granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 1 1/4 cups olive oil
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons good quality honey, more to taste
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 pounds ripe yellow plums
  • 1 tablespoon chopped lemon thyme leaves, or regular thyme leaves, plus branches for garnish

Method

  • Place a rack in the middle of the oven; heat to 350 degrees.
  • Generously grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan, including center tube.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
  • In another large bowl, whisk eggs well.
  • Whisk in sugar, oil, 1 cup honey, the wine and the fresh ginger until well combined.
  • Whisk in dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake until springy to the touch and a cake tester comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for about 20 minutes, then unmold the cake and let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, pit and quarter plums.
  • In a medium bowl, toss plums with remaining 2 tablespoons honey and the thyme.
  • Add more honey to taste and let macerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve cake sliced and garnished with plums and thyme branches.