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Plum Cake
Recipe: A Classic Christmas Dessert

49 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
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Plum cake is a classic Christmas dessert made from eggs and all-purpose flour and topped with sliced plums. The cake is moist and works great for parties or even as a gift. Traditionally, the cake required alcohol-soaked dry fruits and nuts, but this is a simple and easier version. It requires minimal ingredients, easy prep, and just an oven.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2-3Plums, pitted and sliced
1½ cupsAll-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons Baking powder
1 tspCinnamon
½ tspSalt
¼ tspGround Cardamom
½ cupButter
1 ¼ cupSugar
3Eggs, large
2 tspVanilla extract
¼ cupSour cream

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep the equipment.

Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350°F). Also, grease a 9-inch cake pan and set it aside. 

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Make dry and wet mixtures

In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ground cardamom and mix them. In another bowl, add butter and 1 cup of sugar, and whisk (with an electric or stand mixer) for three minutes, or until it’s light and fluffy. Then, add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the bowl and whisk on low speed until it’s all combined. 

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Make the cake batter

Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until it forms a smooth batter. Ensure not to overmix after adding dry ingredients. Now, transfer the batter to the greased pan and top it with sliced plums. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of sugar on top of the cake.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Bake the cake

Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes. Check to see if it’s done by inserting a toothpick in the middle. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.  Remove the cake from the oven. Run a knife around the edges after 5 minutes of cooling. This will loosen the cake. Remove from the pan and let it cool on a rack.  

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Garnish and serve hot

Lightly dust the cake with powdered sugar. Now, cut slices and serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh fruits. 

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep the equipment.
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Make dry and wet mixtures
7 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Make the cake batter
3 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Bake the cake
35 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Garnish and serve hot
2 Minutes

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Plating Instructions

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Place the cake on a cake stand or a wide plate that makes it easier to slice and serve.

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Pairing Instructions

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Enjoy a cosy winter evening by pairing a cappuccino with a slice of plum cake 

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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