Traybake Plum Sponge Cake
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Traybake Plum Sponge Cake
Description
This cake starts by separating eggs to whip whites into stiff peaks, providing airy lift. The yolks are mixed with sugar until creamy, then oil, milk, flour, and vanilla extract are added for a smooth batter. Carefully folding in beaten egg whites maintains the batter's lightness. The batter is spread on a lined baking tray, and halved, pitted plums are close-packed on top to stay at the surface during baking.
Baked at 180 degrees Celsius for 20-25 minutes, the cake develops a soft crumb and golden crust with moist spots around the juicy plums. Dusting with icing sugar adds a subtle sweetness and decorative touch.
This traybake slices into squares, making it practical for sharing or casual serving. The plums can be replaced with similar fresh fruits like apricots or cherries, although ovens may require baking time adjustments. Dusting the fruit with flour before placing on the batter helps keep them near the top instead of sinking.
Dust the cut plums with flour before placing on batter to prevent sinking during baking.Recipe ingredients adjust by serving size; scale quantities accordingly.Plums can be substituted by apricots, peaches, cherries, or grapes, but watch baking time as these fruits vary in moisture.Refer to US customary measures if needed via the source link.
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 250 g granulated sugar
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 100 ml milk
- 250 g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 18 plum ripe
Instructions
- Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you get a creamy paste.
- Pour in the milk and oil, and continue to mix.
- Sift in the flour, and add the vanilla extract.
- Mix again to get a smooth paste.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks.
- Use a spatula to gently incorporate the egg whites into the batter.
- Line a large baking tray with non-stick paper, and pour the batter in.
- Cut the plums in half and pit them, then arrange each half on top of the batter, making sure they are close to each other.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Dust with icing sugar, then cut into squares.
Notes
- Dust plum halves with flour before arranging atop the batter to keep them from sinking during baking.
- Ingredient quantities can be adjusted by changing serving size using the recipe's scale feature.
- Substitute plums with similar fruits such as apricots, peaches, cherries, or grapes; watch for slight shifts in baking time.
- Check the US Customary measurement link for cup and ounce conversions.
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Overall Rating
5
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