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Late Summer Plum Cake

Late Summer Plum Cake for Cozy, Indulgent Moments

Experience the magic of late summer with this indulgent Late Summer Plum Cake filled with jammy plums and cozy spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder acts as leavening agent
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg preferably freshly grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon cardamom can be omitted or replaced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened; or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cups sugar sweetens and browns the cake
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure for best results
  • 0.5 cups milk any type, like almond or soy
Plum Topping
  • 3-4 ripe plums sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons additional sugar for sweetening plums

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and salt.
  3. In an electric mixer, beat softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix on low until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with milk, mixing until just smooth.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into the springform pan and arrange sliced plums on top.
  7. Sprinkle additional sugar over the plum slices.
  8. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent treat.

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