Polish Quick Cake with Fruit Placek Z Owocami

Discover the charm of traditional Polish baking with this delightful Polish Quick Cake with Fruit, or Placek z Owocami. This light and tender cake comes together effortlessly, making it perfect for both beginner bakers and those short on time. Featuring a moist, buttery base topped with fresh, seasonal fruit like blueberries, raspberries, or sliced peaches, this simple yet elegant treat is a celebration of natural sweetness. The batter is made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk, and is baked to golden perfection in just 35 minutes. A dusting of powdered sugar adds a rustic finishing touch, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or an indulgent snack with coffee. With its homestyle appeal and customizable fruit topping, this Placek z Owocami is a must-try for fans of effortless yet flavorful European cakes.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups fresh fruit (e.g., blueberries, raspberries, sliced peaches, or plums)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the fresh fruit over the top of the batter. Gently press the fruit slightly into the batter to ensure it adheres during baking.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

If desired, lightly dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2982.0

Total Fat 113.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 646.8mg	0%
Sodium 1722.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 455.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 259.1g
Protein 46.8g	0%

Vitamin D 162.5IU	0%
Calcium 379.1mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 1196.9mg	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: 33.6%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 60.2%