Easy Plum Cake

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    313 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Plum Cake

Fresh Plum cake is a popular dessert during summer when markets are brimming with fresh Plums. This fresh Plum cake recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients, many of which are pantry staples. The addition of buttermilk helps keep this cake tender and moist.

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Ingredients

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  • 187 g (1-½ cups) of all-purpose flour, spooned into a measuring cup and leveled-off
  • 1-½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for the topping
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • ½ cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 113 g (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 pound plums , pitted and quartered
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line with parchment paper or butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, beat the butter and ¾ cup of sugar until blended, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on low speed until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, and beat on low speed until combined, don't over-mix! (The batter will be thick).
  4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Arrange the plums on top, skin side up, in a circular pattern so that they mostly cover the batter, and sprinkle the 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  5. Bake the plum cake for 50 to 60 minutes, until golden on top and a tester come out clean. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into wedges and serve!

Notes

  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • To store: Allow it to cool completely and then tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat: When reheating a slice, microwave it for a few seconds or warm it in a low-temperature oven (around 300°F/150°C) for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy alone or with a scoop of ice cream or caramel sauce.
  • Make-Ahead
  • Make-Ahead
  • Fresh Plum Cake can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days with a cling film cover over the top of the pan.
  • Fresh Plum Cake can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days with a cling film cover over the top of the pan.
  • How to Freeze
  • How to Freeze
  • Freeze the plum cake for up to 3 months. Wrap the cake in clingfilm twice and foil once. To defrost, unwrap and defrost for about 5 to 8 hours at room temperature on a wire rack—before serving.
  • Freeze the plum cake for up to 3 months. Wrap the cake in clingfilm twice and foil once. To defrost, unwrap and defrost for about 5 to 8 hours at room temperature on a wire rack—before serving.
  • Notes:
  • To store: Allow it to cool completely and then tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • To reheat: When reheating a slice, microwave it for a few seconds or warm it in a low-temperature oven (around 300°F/150°C) for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy alone or with a scoop of ice cream or caramel sauce.
  • The fresh plum cake can be stored at room temperature, loosely covered, for up to 2 days.
  • Measure Properly: Measure the flour by spooning it into the measuring cup, then level it with the back of a knife or use the weight measurements. ( I use a 240 ml Dry Measuring cup)
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