Oregon Fruit presents The Queen of Tarts

Crumb Topping:

2 Tbs. dark brown sugar

1 Tbs butter, softened

2 Tbs flour

1 Tbs diced and toasted almonds

Cake:

1 Tbs butter, softened

1 Tbs dark brown sugar

½ egg lightly beaten

2 Tbs sour cream or greek yogurt

1 tsp maple syrup

vanilla (a few drops)

¼ cup self rising flour

¼ tsp cinnamon

3 Oregon Fruit Plums, drained, pitted and quartered

Instructions:

Mix the ingredients for the crumb topping together in a small bowl using your fingers. Pinch together until crumbs form and set aside.

For the cake, mix butter and sugar together in a small bowl until creamy; add egg, sour cream, syrup and vanilla. Beat until blended well. Add flour and cinnamon, beat until smooth.  Pour half of batter into a buttered coffee mug, drop plums into the center and top with the rest of the batter. Top with the crumb topping. Microwave on full power for about 75 seconds.