Almond-Plum Cake with Crème Fraîche
"When I started delivering produce to Alex, it was a reality check," Don Jones says of his son, chef Alex Jones. "He has very high standards and didn't hesitate to send stuff back. I'm very proud of Alex, and I think he's glad that we can accept criticism from him." For this incredibly moist almond cake, Alex demands the very best just-picked plums, which sink into the batter as they cook. "You can also make it with all kinds of seasonal fruit, like cherries or apricots," he says. More All-American Desserts
August 2007