Sugarplum Cake

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with this enchanting Sugarplum Cake, a dessert that combines festive spices, tender dried fruits, and a hint of almond essence for a rich, flavorful treat. Featuring a medley of chopped dried plums, apricots, and cherries, as well as crunchy toasted almonds, this moist cake is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, creating a warm and aromatic bite. Buttermilk ensures a soft and tender crumb, while a delicate dusting of confectioners' sugar adds a touch of whimsy. Ideal for holiday gatherings or as a charming centerpiece for any special occasion, this easy-to-bake cake will transport your taste buds to a winter wonderland. Serve it at your next get-together and watch it become an instant seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 3 units eggs, large
• 1 teaspoons pure almond extract
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup dried plums (prunes), chopped
• 0.5 cups dried apricots, chopped
• 0.5 cups dried cherries
• 0.5 cups sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the almond and vanilla extracts.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped dried plums, apricots, cherries, and toasted almonds until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Once the cake has cooled, dust the top with confectioners' sugar.

Step 11

Slice and serve. Enjoy your festive Sugarplum Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1390.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4996.1

Total Fat 234.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 543.5mg	0%
Sodium 299.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 692.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 410.3g
Protein 56.4g	0%

Vitamin D 126.9IU	0%
Calcium 620.3mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 2325.4mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 54.3%