Plum Cornmeal Upside-Down Cake is a delicious late summer dessert, both casual and elegant at the same time.
8 Tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 pound plums, halved, pitted
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk (whole milk or coconut milk recommended)
2 eggs
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp. lemon zest