Plum Cake

Easy to make, this plum cake is a perfect summer dessert. It is a tender, moist treat made with fresh, juicy plums and a rich buttery cake flavor. It only takes minutes to mix together.

Course Dessert

Cuisine european

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings servings

Calories 315kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup butter salted, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 cup flour unbleached all purpose
1 tsp baking powder
5-6 plums, halved Depending on size, need enough to cover the surface of the cake batter.
1 Tbsp cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top. 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Cream together sugar, butter, eggs and salt until light and fluffy
Add in flour and baking powder.
Mix until combined.
Spread batter into 9 inch greased floured pan
Place plums on top of batter, cut side down and gently press into the batter.
Top with 1 Tbsp cinnamon sugar
Bake 350 degrees F for about 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
(baking varies depending on moisture in plums)

Notes

Placed a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan for easier removal.

I only used the bigger slices of plum and we ate the small pieces, but this was just for appearances. Any size slices will work.

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