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Late Summer Plum Cake Recipe

Late Summer Plum Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the flavors of late summer with this delightful Late Summer Plum Cake. This easy-to-make, rustic cake showcases the sweetness of ripe plums in every bite. Perfect for a casual dessert or a sweet treat with your afternoon tea.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Additional:

  • 68 ripe plums, halved and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for sprinkling
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined.
  6. Assemble: Spread batter in the pan, top with plums, sugar, and cinnamon.
  7. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • You can use apricots or peaches as a substitute for plums.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg