Best Plum Skillet Cake Recipes

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PLUM SKILLET CAKE



Plum Skillet Cake image

This plum-topped dessert is baked in a skillet and yields a moist, tender cake. You can also use an 8-inch cake pan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for skillet
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for skillet
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Coarse salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 ripe medium plums, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch ovenproof skillet(preferably cast-iron); dust with flour, tapping out excess.Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar with a mixeron medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg. Addflour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with buttermilk.
  • Pour batter into prepared skillet, and smooth topwith an offset spatula. Fan plums on top, and sprinkle withremaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until goldenbrown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes outclean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly.

PLUM SKILLET CAKE



Plum Skillet Cake image

This plum skillet cake tastes as good as it looks!

Provided by Becky Hathaway

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
all-purpose flour, as needed
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup white sugar
1 large egg
½ cup low-fat buttermilk
2 medium ripe plums, pitted and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Butter an 8-inch cast iron or oven-proof skillet. Dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
  • Whisk together 1 cup flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Fan plum slices on top of batter, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 375.9 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

MARTHA'S PLUM SKILLET CAKE



Martha's Plum Skillet Cake image

When it comes to baking, this one-bowl skillet cake is as easy as it gets. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 609.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of fine sea salt
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 pounds plums, halved, pitted, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
Whipped cream, creme fraiche, or ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 12-inch enameled cast-iron skillet or ovenproof baking dish, melt butter in the oven, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Remove skillet from oven and add melted butter to flour mixture; stir to combine. Add milk and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Pour mixture into skillet and arrange plums evenly on top, leaving a 1-inch border.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and bake until top is golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature with whipped cream, creme fraiche, or ice cream.

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