Plum butter almond mochi cake
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Having grown up in Hawai`i, I have grown up eating all kinds of mochi. Mochi soup, or ozoni, at every New Year’s celebration, chichidango, the slightly sweet, often pink, rectangular mochi heralding Girl’s Day, and the countless other variations that are made and shared at gatherings of family or friends. I have vivid memories of my Great-Grandfather, who came to Hawai`i from Okinawa to work on a pineapple plantation, enjoying mochi, manju and anpan, the sweet treats that reminded him of home. I would be remiss not to include a plum recipe that incorporated mochi. Inspired by a mochi cake recipe from a local cookbook, I substituted agave for sugar, added almond meal and almond extract to pair with the plums and the result is a chewy on the outside, moist, and subtly sweet cake that contrasts beautifully with the tart (by comparison) ripe plum–and gluten free to boot! <br />Note: I tend to cook with abandon, which does not usually translate into baking. However, this recipe is very forgiving. All you have to do is mix and bake – it is foolproof. - gingerroot <br />
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