Spicy Italian Plum Cake

Experience the perfect balance of warm spices and sweet, juicy fruit with this Spicy Italian Plum Cake—a dessert that’s as rustic as it is irresistible. Featuring a tender, buttery crumb infused with aromatic cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this cake is crowned with fresh, caramelized plums for a stunning presentation and delightful contrast of flavors. The batter comes together effortlessly with simple pantry staples, and the addition of brown sugar enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness during baking. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, this Italian-inspired treat is ideal for cozy fall afternoons or as the centerpiece of any dessert table. With just 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of baking, this recipe is a must-try for spice cake lovers and fruit dessert enthusiasts alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 120 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 milliliters Whole milk
• 300 grams Fresh plums, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Beat the eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Arrange the sliced plums over the top of the batter in a circular pattern, pressing them slightly into the batter.

Step 8

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the plums for added caramelization during baking.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1039.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2676.6

Total Fat 114.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 648.8mg	0%
Sodium 665.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 381.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 219.7g
Protein 40.6g	0%

Vitamin D 136.5IU	0%
Calcium 325.8mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1087.4mg	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: 37.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 56.2%