Homestyle Plum Yeast Sheet Cake

Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of a Homestyle Plum Yeast Sheet Cake, where the juicy richness of plums meets the soft, airy embrace of yeast dough.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 130 ml milk, the liquid warmth
• 40 g butter, for a rich dough
• 250 g all-purpose flour, the dough’s foundation
• 4 g dry yeast, the dough’s breath
• 30 g sugar, just enough sweetness
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, the scent of comfort
• A pinch of salt, the flavor’s friend
• 1 medium-sized egg, the binding heart

For the Topping:

• Approximately 1.3 kg plums, the stars of the cake

Preparation:

1. Begin by warming the milk gently and dissolving the butter within it, creating a bath of tenderness.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, dry yeast, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. Pour in the warm milk-butter mixture, crack in the egg, and splash in the vanilla extract. Knead the ensemble into a smooth, supple dough.
4. Allow the dough to rest in a warm nook, covered, for 30-40 minutes, until it blossoms to twice its size.
5. Preheat your oven to a cozy 180°C, preparing it for the magic to come. Dress the baking sheet in butter or parchment paper.
6. On a floured surface, roll the dough out, stretching it to match the dimensions of the baking sheet.
7. Lay the dough out like a blanket on the prepared sheet.
8. Wash the plums, split their skins to free the stones, and halve them to create a trove of ruby jewels.
9. Arrange the plum halves over the dough, their cut sides peeking up like the morning sun.
10. Slide the sheet into the oven, baking the cake for 25-30 minutes, until the dough turns golden and the plums tenderly yield.
11. Once baked, allow the cake to cool. Dust it with powdered sugar or glaze it with maple syrup for a shiny finish.
12. Cut the sheet into generous slices, ready to serve.

This Homestyle Plum Yeast Sheet Cake is a celebration of seasonal fruit and traditional baking. Serve it as a comforting dessert or a sweet centerpiece for your afternoon tea. Enjoy every bite, where the plums’ tangy notes play beautifully with the soft yeast dough. Bon appétit! 👩🏻‍🍳🍑🍰