Description
This Moist Plum Cake is a tender, fruity dessert featuring juicy plums nestled into a soft, buttery cake. Slightly spiced and beautifully balanced, it’s perfect for tea time, dessert, or even breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 4–5 ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round or square cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix in yogurt or sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange plum halves, cut side up, on top of the batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the plums are tender.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use a mix of red and black plums for visual appeal and depth of flavor.
- This cake tastes even better the next day as the plum juices soak in.
- Can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Replace yogurt with buttermilk for a slightly tangier cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: plum cake, moist fruit cake, easy plum dessert, yogurt cake, rustic cake recipe