Baked German Pancake with Plums

Baked German Pancake with Plums
Servings: 6

5 Tbsps. unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsps. cinnamon
1 3/4 cups thinly sliced firm plums
2/3 cup cake flour
3/4 cup milk
3 eggs
2 Tbsps. powdered non-fat dry milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar plus additional for serving

Heat oven to 450 degrees.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Combine sugar and cinnamon in small dish.
Add fruit and 1/2 of cinnamon mixture to skillet.
Cook, stirring frequently, until fruit is syrupy but still intact, about 4 minutes.
Whisk together flour, milk, eggs, dry milk, vanilla and salt in bowl; set aside.
Heat remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a heavy oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Brush melted butter up sides of skillet.
Pour in half of batter; cook until edges bubble.
Scatter cooked fruit and syrup over batter.
Pour remaining batter over fruit.
Cook 30 seconds more. (Pancakes should cook 1 minute per set)
Transfer skillet to oven; bake until puffy and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
Sieve confectioners' sugar over top.
Heat broiler; broil until sugar is browned and caramelized, about 2 minutes.
Serve cut into wedges; sprinkle servings with additional sugar.

Tip: Pair this dish with bacon, ham or eggs-- they're all easy to cook at the last minute.

Source : The Chicago Tribune