Enjoy the simple pleasure of baking with this Easy and Delicious Plum Cake, a perfect treat that combines the sweetness of plums with a moist and tender cake base. Topped with a crumbly mixture of butter, sugar, and vanilla, this cake is not only easy to make but also bursting with the fresh, juicy flavors of plums. It’s a wonderful dessert that showcases the natural beauty and taste of this seasonal fruit.
Why You’ll Love This: This Plum Cake is a great way to use seasonal plums and create a dessert that’s both tasty and visually appealing. The combination of the soft cake, juicy plums, and sweet crumble topping creates a delightful texture and flavor experience. It’s a straightforward recipe, perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for a casual family dessert, a sweet treat to accompany your afternoon tea, or as a comforting snack. It’s also great for potlucks, picnics, or as a delightful way to welcome guests to your home.
Recipe:
Ingredients: Cake:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 cups of flour
Filling:
- 500 g of plums, halved and pitted
Topping:
- 100 g of cold butter
- 100 g of sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 g) of flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Preparation:
- Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Add oil, yogurt, vanilla, baking powder, and flour, mixing to form a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Arrange plum halves on top of the batter.
- For the topping, mix butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour until crumbly. Sprinkle over the plums.
- Bake at 170°C (338°F) for 35-40 minutes.
Enjoy this Easy and Delicious Plum Cake, a wonderful treat that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!
