Pretty Plum Cake
Delight your senses with this Pretty Plum Cake, a simple yet elegant dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh, ripe plums. This beautifully moist cake features a tender vanilla-infused crumb, enhanced with a dash of cinnamon for a warm, spiced finish. The luscious plum halves sit atop the batter, softening into juicy perfection as they bake, while the golden brown crust adds just the right amount of texture. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make cake is perfect for everything from a casual afternoon snack to an eye-catching addition to your holiday dessert table. Serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar, or pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent treat. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe promises a fruit-forward dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 6 pieces ripe plums (halved and pitted)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Arrange the pitted plum halves, cut side up, on top of the batter. Press them gently into the batter without fully submerging them.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the plums and batter for added flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an optional touch, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and serve the pretty plum cake as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.8 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 645 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.9 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1175 mg | 25% | |
*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.
