Classic Plum Cake

Delight your taste buds with this tender, fruit-filled Classic Plum Cake, a timeless dessert that pairs the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with the naturally sweet, tangy juiciness of ripe plums. This easy-to-follow recipe features a buttery cake base with a hint of lemon zest for added brightness, creating the perfect balance of rich and refreshing flavors. Topped with a stunning arrangement of plum slices that caramelize beautifully as they bake, this cake is as visually enticing as it is delicious. Ideal for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, it's a must-try bake that takes just 30 minutes to prep and serves 8 generously. A light dusting of confectioners' sugar is the finishing touch to elevate this crowd-pleaser into an irresistible treat! Keywords: Plum Cake Recipe, Easy Plum Cake, Fruit Desserts, Homemade Cake Recipe, Classic Cake Ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 115 grams Unsalted butter
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 50 grams Light brown sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 milliliters Whole milk
• 300 grams Plums, ripe and sliced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Fold in the lemon zest and 200 grams of the sliced plums into the batter, reserving the remaining plums for topping.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Arrange the reserved plum slices on top of the batter in a circular pattern, slightly pressing them into the batter.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with confectioners' sugar, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2761.8

Total Fat 115.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.5mg	0%
Sodium 1848.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g	0%
Total Sugars 251.8g
Protein 39.8g	0%

Vitamin D 134.5IU	0%
Calcium 341.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1122.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 58.1%