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For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray a 10-inch fluted tube pan or Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray with flour .
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese at medium-high speed with a mixer until creamy.
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Add the sugar, beating until fluffy.
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Beat in the extract.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
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Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined.
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Add 2 eggs, beating until just combined.
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Repeat the procedure twice with the remaining flour mixture and eggs.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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Cover the cake with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning during last 10 minutes of baking, if necessary.
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Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the pan, and cool completely on a wire rack.
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For the plums: Spray the grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray.
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Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Brush the plum slices evenly with the melted butter.
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Grill the plums until just softened, 2 minutes per side.
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Slice the cake and serve with grilled plums.
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Drizzle with honey and garnish with mint, if desired.
