Description
This delightful Plum Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring fresh plums arranged on a tender cinnamon and nutmeg-spiced batter. Enhanced with Greek yogurt for added moistness and topped with a sprinkling of brown sugar for a caramelized finish, this cake is perfect for any occasion and serves 8 generous portions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Fruit and Topping
- 4–5 fresh plums, pitted and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and plain Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain cake tenderness.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top evenly. Arrange the sliced plums in a circular overlapping pattern on top of the batter, then sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the fruit.
- Bake the cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean when ready.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. This cake can be served warm or at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour to keep the cake tender.
- Fresh ripe plums provide the best flavor; make sure to pit and slice evenly.
- Use parchment paper lining for an easier cake release if you do not want to grease and flour the pan.
- Brown sugar on top adds a lovely caramelized crunch to the fruit when baked.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
