Best Plum Cake Recipes

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VIENNESE PLUM CAKE



Viennese Plum Cake image

"This is one of my husband's all-time favorite desserts," writes Lorraine Dyda from Rancho Palos Verdes in California. "The recipe was passed on to me by his mother, who was usually pretty hesitant to share recipes, but knew how much he loved this one. The cake is moist and tender with a streusel-like topping and is also good made with blueberries."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen plums (about 1-3/4 pounds fresh)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well., Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Top with plums. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over plums., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in walnuts if desired. Sprinkle over top., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until topping is golden brown and plums are tender. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GERMAN PLUM CAKE



German Plum Cake image

This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called Pflaumenkuchen or plum cake in English. BUT Zwetschgen aren't ordinary plums, a Datschi isn't really a Kuchen, and a Kuchen is most definitely not a cake! Or at least not a tall, spongy cake -- it's flatter. Ideally, for this dessert you want the slightly tart Italian plums. If you do have to use another type of plum, be careful the variety you choose isn't too juicy.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 lb butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 pinch salt (only if you use unsalted butter)
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups plums, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, add the sugar, vanilla, egg, lemon peel, sour cream and salt (if desired).
  • Mix the flour and baking powder and add that into the mixture.
  • Grease the base of a round baking pan and spread the dough over the pan.
  • Liberally spread plums over the dough.
  • To make the optional topping, cream the butter, add flour, sugar and cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle over the plums and bake for 30-45 minutes in the middle rack at 375 F.
  • Be careful not to let the bottom burn!
  • Serve with lots of freshly-made whipped cream.
  • If you like, you may also sprinkle rum or cinnamon over the fruit before baking.

PLUM CAKE



Plum Cake image

This is a great cake for those who find the usual cakes too filling. This is great for entertaining as well as for the family. If this cake stays more than 24 hours, it should be kept refrigerated.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ¼ cups plums, pitted and quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9-inch tube pan.
  • Separate the eggs. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks and the lemon zest.
  • Stir together the flour and baking powder and then blend the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. There will only be a little over an inch of batter. Arrange the plums, skin side down, attractively over the batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 138.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

PLUM CAKE "TATIN"



Plum Cake

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the dish
10 to 12 purple "prune" plums, cut in half and pitted
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 9-inch glass pie dish and arrange the plums in the dish, cut side down.
  • Combine 1 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until it turns a warm amber color, about 360 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Swirl the pan but don't stir. Pour evenly over the plums.
  • Meanwhile, cream the 6 tablespoons of butter and the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy. Lower the speed and beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the sour cream, zest, and vanilla and mix until combined. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt and, with the mixer on low speed, add it to the butter mixture. Mix only until combined.
  • Pour the cake batter evenly over the plums and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto a flat plate. If a plum sticks, ease it out and replace it in the design on top of the cake. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Since my husband liked pineapple upside-down cake, I decided to give this recipe a try one night when we were expecting guests for dinner. Everyone pronounced this cake "Delicious!" and asked for seconds.-Bobbie Talbott, Veneta, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 to 2 pounds medium plums, pitted and halved
2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange plum halves, cut side down, in a single layer over sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Blend water and lemon extract; beat into batter. Pour over plums. , Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PFLAUMENKUCHEN (GERMAN PLUM CAKE)



Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Cake) image

One of my all-time favorite things to eat in life, this plum cake couldn't be more sentimental. It's a classic German recipe that my grandmother made at the end of every summer during the brief window when the Italian prune plums are in season. Today, my mom and I both carry on that tradition, and I can still eat an entire tray by myself if left to my own devices. Pro-tip: Don't use anything but a 9x13 jelly roll pan for this. Anything larger and the dough won't fill the pan, any smaller and the dough will be too thick.

Provided by Amanda Gryphon

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs Italian plums (prune plums or Empress plums)
2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 -3 ounces milk (rough estimate)
1 tablespoon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Quarter each plum so that all four quarters remain clinging together by their skin, forming a row.
  • In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter together by cutting the butter in with a fork.
  • In a measuring cup, combine the beaten egg and almond extract, then add enough milk to make 3/8 of a cup (aka 3 oz) total. (It may seem strange that there isn't an exact amount of milk to add, but I promise this method works. You'll likely use under 2 oz of milk, considering that a large egg is usually around 1.5 oz or so.).
  • Add this to the dry ingredients and mix them together with your hands, forming a dough.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a touch more flour.
  • Spread the dough thinly over a 13x9 inch jelly roll pan and cover it with overlapping rows of plums. (It may seem like the dough will never stretch to fit the entire pan, but be patient! Use the heel of your hand to gently spread the dough out evenly to each corner of the pan, the crust is supposed to be on the thinner side anyway.).
  • Bake the tart for 1 hour and let it cool slightly before sprinkling with sugar for extra sweetness (or skip the sugar if you like it sweet-tart like I do).
  • The plums will change color from green to a deep magenta as they bake, and will ooze lots of sticky purple juice that stains the crust beneath. Be careful not to overbake, this crust should be on the softer side.

PLUM BLUEBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Plum Blueberry Upside Down Cake image

This is a very pretty cake. Make sure to use black plums as they will turn pink when they bake and will look beautiful. The plums and blueberries can be replaced with peaches. You can also leave out the blueberries which makes a delicious plum cake! Enjoy!!!

Provided by BLONDINI2

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Blueberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons margarine
¼ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
4 black plums, pitted and thinly sliced
¾ cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch cake pan. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In the prepared pan, combine 3 tablespoons margarine and brown sugar. Place pan inside the preheated oven until the margarine melts and begins to bubble. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/3 cup margarine and 1 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated.
  • Arrange plums around the edges of the prepared pan, overlapping slightly. Distribute the blueberries in the center. Pour batter into prepared pan, covering fruit completely. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

ZWETSCHGENKUCHEN (GERMAN PLUM CAKE)



ZWETSCHGENKUCHEN (GERMAN PLUM CAKE) image

While looking for traditional German desserts that DO NOT take yeast, I found this gem. Perfect for a late summer evening when the plums are ripe. Recipe: www.joyofkosher.com Photo: http://schulmeister.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 large bag purple italian plums
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the butter and 1/2 cup sugar. Add the eggs and continue mixing. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and almond extract. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.
  • 2. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and pour the batter into it. Spread it out evenly.
  • 3. Slice the plums, removing the pit as you go. Layer the plum wedges on top of the batter in whatever pattern you choose.
  • 4. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon and sprinkle it over the plums. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 45 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.

ZWETSCHGENDATSCHI (GERMAN PLUM SHEET CAKE)



Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake) image

Zwetschgendatschi is a classic German plum sheet cake from Bavaria - a short crust pastry, topped with Italian plums. It is traditionally served with vanilla sugar-sweetened whipped cream.

Provided by barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
2 pinches salt
1 ⅓ cups unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
2 eggs
2 ¼ pounds Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix in 1 cup sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Add 1 1/3 cups butter and eggs. Knead everything into a smooth dough. Shape dough into a ball, press flat, cover, and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with butter.
  • Cut halved plums in half again, without cutting all the way through, so they fan out.
  • Roll pastry dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Line the bottom and sides of the prepared baking sheet with dough. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Arrange plums side by side on the pastry dough; very small plums should overlap. Dot plums with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and almonds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry crust is lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Allow plum cake to cool, then cut into squares. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 153.1 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Plum Upside-Down Cake image

Provided by Mary Jo Thoresen

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
6 large plums, halved, pitted, each half cut into 6 wedges
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup milk
Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir 6 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and honey in heavy medium skillet over low heat until butter melts and sugar and honey blend in, forming thick, smooth sauce. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Arrange plums in overlapping concentric circles atop sauce.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 6 tablespoons butter in large bowl until light. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in extracts. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing just until blended. Spoon batter evenly over plums. Bake cake until golden and tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool in pan 30 minutes.
  • Using knife, cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Place platter atop cake pan. Invert cake; place platter on work surface. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently lift off pan. Serve cake warm with whipped cream.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN PLUM CAKE (ZWETSCHGENKUCHEN)



Traditional German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen) image

Summer Time is Zwetschgenkuchen time for me. This traditional German Plum Cake will be made with Damson Plums on a yeast dough. After your first mouthful of this juicy cake you will be addicted to the wonderful flavors of plums, cinnamon, yeast dough and whipped cream. I can't wait to get the first plums (Zwetschgen) every year to make one of my favorite fruit cakes.

Provided by Thorsten

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose wheat flour
1 ounce baker's yeast, see note
4 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, unsalted and melted
1 egg
1 pinch salt
3 1/2 lbs damson plums, see note
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Sift flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle.
  • Crumble yeast into well and mix it with 1 tablespoon of sugar, milk and some flour. This first yeast-mixture should be still fluid. Cover and let rise in warm place for 20 minutes.
  • Add remaining sugar, melted butter, egg and a good pinch of salt and mix with yeast mixture and flour. Knead with floured hands until dough is peeling away from the side of the bowl and blistering. This step may take 10 minutes (or more). Use some additional flour, if dough is too sticky. At the end you should have a smooth dough.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place for about 25 to 30 minutes or until dough has doubled.
  • Meanwhile prepare the plums. Cut lengthwise and pit them. Cut the still connected plum halves once again lengthwise, but do not cut through. You should have a depitted plum which you can easily flatten.
  • Grease backing tray. Dough is calculated for a baking tray of 11 3/4 x 15 inches.
  • Remove yeast dough from bowl, knead once or twice and roll out on baking tray using a floured rolling pin. Along the sides of the baking tray form a border with yeast dough.
  • Place plums on yeast dough in closely rows and press slightly into dough. Let rise again for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven (425 F, 220 C).
  • Bake the plum cake in the middle of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile mix sugar and ground cinnamon for topping.
  • Remove plum cake from oven and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture. Cut into 20 pieces and serve warm or cold with whipped cream.
  • NOTE on Baker's yeast: If possible use fresh baker's yeast. But you can replace it by 1 1/2 packages dry yeast.
  • NOTE on Damson Plums: a traditional German Plum Cake is made with the slightly tart and not too juicy Damson Plums. You can also use other plum varieties, but the plums shouldn't be over-ripped or too juicy. I have tried it with other plum varieties and have reduced amount of sugar in topping.
  • NOTE on traditional German Plum Cake: in my opinion this cake has to be made with yeast dough. It takes more time to make than other doughs, but it is worthwhile. Don't be afraid of the juices. This cake has to be juicy!
  • There are existing several names for this type of frutit cake in Germany: Zwetschgenkuchen, Pflaumenkuchen and in Bavaria Zwetschgendatschi. Zwetschgen is the German name for Damson plums.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 13, Protein 4.6

PLUM CAKE " TATIN" BAREFOOT CONTESSA - INA GARTEN



Plum Cake

I watched Ina make this on t.v. today and it was beautiful. The episode was called Photo Finish. If you are having trouble pulling the pits out of the plums, try using a melon baller.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the dish
10 -12 purple plums, cut in half and pitted
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F; generously butter a 9-inch glass pie dish and arrange the plums in the dish, cut side down.
  • Combine 1 cup of the granulated sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over high heat until it turns a warm amber color, about 360 degrees on a candy thermometer. Swirl the pan but don't stir. Pour evenly over the plums.
  • Meanwhile, cream the 6 tablespoons of butter and the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy. Lower the speed and beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add the sour cream, zest, and vanilla and mix until combined. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt and, with the mixer on low speed, add it to the butter mixture. Mix only until combined.
  • Pour the cake batter evenly over the plums and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool for 15 minutes, then invert the cake onto a flat plate.
  • If a plum sticks, ease it out and replace it in the design on top of the cake.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 166.5, Carbohydrate 89.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 69.8, Protein 5.9

PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Plum Upside-Down Cake image

Based on the Cottage Pudding Upside-Down Cake on this site, this plummified version ensures the same fluffy base but with specks of cinnamon thrown in for visual effect. Use a mix of sweet and sour plums for best results and adjust the brown sugar amounts if most of them are sour. Note that flipping the cake will be messier if your plums are overripe. Once it's cooled down, you'll want to reheat it for about 10 seconds in the microwave for the tastiest results.

Provided by crys

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons blanched almond flour
3 plums, pitted and sliced
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
1 egg, at room temperature
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop butter into an 8-inch square and let melt in the preheating oven.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and tilt to coat the bottom evenly with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar and almond flour on top. Arrange plum slices over the mixture.
  • Beat softened butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fluffy.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, folding just until dry spots disappear. Pour batter evenly over the plums; tap pan onto the counter to expel excess air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Cover the pan with a serving plate and immediately invert cake onto the plate. Let cool until no longer hot, about 15 minutes. Cut and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 248.7 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

EASY PLUM UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Easy Plum Upside-Down Cake image

In this version of the classic upside-down cake, the plum slices replace traditional pineapple and are arranged decoratively like rooftop shingles, completely covering the bottom of the pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 medium plums (about 12 ounces), halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
2 large eggs
1 1/3 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 tablespoons butter in an 8-inch square cake pan. Heat in oven until butter melts, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange the plum slices like rooftop shingles. Start at one end of the pan, then stagger and overlap the slices so the bottom of the pan is covered.
  • In a large bowl, cream remaining 8 tablespoons butter with sugar and lemon zest. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until combined after each.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and allspice. Add flour mixture to butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk and starting and ending with the flour.
  • Pour batter into cake pan, and spread evenly over plums. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert cake onto wire rack to cool again slightly before serving.

GINGERY PLUM CAKE



Gingery plum cake image

Serve this hearty fruit sponge with a dollop of something creamy- it would also work with raspberries instead of plums

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Afternoon tea

Time 1h25m

Yield Cuts into 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

butter , for greasing
2 tbsp demerara sugar
500g plum
175g butter
175g dark muscovado sugar
140g golden syrup
2 eggs, beaten
200ml milk
300g self-raising flour
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp mixed spice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line the base of a 23cm square cake tin with baking parchment. Butter the paper generously and sprinkle with the demerara sugar. Halve the plums and arrange in the base of the tin in 1 layer, cut-sides down.
  • For the cake, melt the butter, muscovado sugar and syrup in a large pan over a low heat, stirring until smooth. Cool for 10 mins, then stir in the eggs and milk. Sift in the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices, then mix to a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into the tin, over the plums, and bake for 45-55 mins until firm to the touch. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool. Will keep in the fridge, wrapped in baking parchment and foil, for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

PLUM CAKE



Plum Cake image

This moist, lemony plum cake needs little more than a dusting of confectioners' sugar. If you like, though, a dollop of sour cream is a delicious accompaniment.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sour cream
3 plums, halved, pitted, and cut into eighths
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-by-2-inch or a 9-inch cake pan and line bottom with a round of parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. With mixer on low, beat in eggs, one at a time, until incorporated; beat in vanilla and lemon zest. Beat in half the flour mixture, then sour cream. Add remaining flour mixture; mix just until combined.
  • Spread batter into pan and smooth top with a knife. In a bowl, toss plums with 2 tablespoons flour and sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake until cake is golden, about 30 minutes; loosely tent with foil and bake until cake pulls away from side of pan and a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes more. Let cake cool completely in pan. Run knife around cake edge and remove cake from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 5 g

EASY PLUM CAKE



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A super delicious cake, which is a great way of using plums when in-season. A buttery sponge cake is topped with plums, cinnamon, and sugar, before being baked to perfection. Serve with cream or whipped cream.

Provided by sophia

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Fruits     Plums

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
12 medium Italian plums, halved and pitted
1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and sift on top of the butter mixture. Mix to combine. Transfer batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth out.
  • Set plums inside batter, cut-side up, and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven on the lowest rack until a skewer comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 99.7 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

PLUM CAKE



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Italian plums are good to eat, but even better to bake with. They aren't quite as juicy or sweet as their American cousins, but they keep their shape well and their skin adds a gorgeous purple color to tarts and cakes. The brown sugar cake batter and sweet crumb topping are a perfect complement to the not-too-sweet fruit. It is great for breakfast with a cup of tea and/or with ice cream after dinner. This is a cake that also seems to get better the second day, if there is any left.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield One 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
2 yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
18 Italian plums, cut in half and pitted
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan with butter.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each. Mix in the zest and vanilla. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Place half of the cut plums on the batter, cut-side up. Spread the remaining batter over the plums. Spread the batter into an even layer and top with remaining plums.
  • To make the topping: In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and melted butter. You may have to mix it with your hands to get all the butter incorporated.
  • Spread the crumb topping over the plums evenly.
  • Place the cake on two stacked cookie sheets, to prevent the bottom from getting too brown during the long baking time. Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes or until a tester come out clean. Cool on a rack.
  • Serve it slightly warm or at room temperature.

GERMAN PLUM CAKE



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Yummy plum cake with a crumble topping. Eat as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by cookinmama

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
25 plums, pitted and halved
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cold butter, cut into cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat white sugar, softened butter, and eggs together in a bowl until creamy. Whisk 2 cups flour and baking powder together in another bowl. And flour mixture to butter mixture and stir until just combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Arrange plums on top of butter mixture in the baking dish.
  • Stir brown sugar, 2 cups flour, and 1/2 cup cold butter together in a bowl until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread crumble mixture over plums in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set and plums are soft, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 136.7 mg, Sugar 40.4 g

SUGAR PLUM CAKE



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My Southern grandmothers taught me to cook when I was a boy. As I grew older, I specialized in cakes, pies and pastries. I bake several of these cakes each Christmas to give as gifts.-Mark Brown, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
2 jars (6 ounces each) strained plum baby food
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 jar (4 ounces) strained plum-apple baby food
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, baby food, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon and cloves; gradually beat into plum mixture until blended. Stir in pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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