Best 5 Gingery Plum Cake Recipes
With its delectable balance of sweet and tangy flavors, the gingery plum cake promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This classic cake is not only a feast for the senses but also carries a rich history, having been cherished by bakers and dessert enthusiasts for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook looking to impress your loved ones with a homemade treat, this article will guide you through every step of creating the ultimate gingery plum cake.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GINGERY PLUM CAKE
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
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
ALMOND CAKE WITH PLUM SAUCE FILLING AND GINGER BUTTERCREAM
Steps:
- For the plum sauce filling: Combine the plums, sugar, onions, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, chile flakes and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the plums are tender. Remove from the heat and let cool. Once cooled, transfer to a medium bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight to firm up. (Makes 2 cups.)
- For the almond cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the flour and eggs on low speed until fluffy. Continuing on low speed, mix in the salt, baking powder, vegetable oil, milk and almond extract until combined. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out crumb-free, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- For the ginger buttercream: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and ginger on low speed until fully incorporated and smooth. Gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar until fully blended. Add the salt and milk, and mix on medium speed until the buttercream takes on a light and fluffy texture, about 5 minutes. (Makes 4 cups.)
- Spread the plum sauce on top of the first cake layer. Stack the second cake layer on top. Decorate with the ginger buttercream.
VIENNESE PLUM CAKE
"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
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.
APPLE-PLUM CAKE
This plum cake uses wholesome ingredients for very tasty results!
Provided by YehuditO
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg into a large bowl. Toss 1/2 of the apples and 1/2 of the plums into the flour mixture. Place remaining apples and plums in a second bowl and toss with melted butter.
- Mix together sugar, applesauce, orange juice, oil, eggs, ginger, and vanilla extract in a third bowl. Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a small, fourth bowl.
- Fold applesauce mixture into the flour mixture until just moistened. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the prepared baking pan and layer with apples and plums. Pour remaining batter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 358.5 mg, Sugar 30.1 g
GINGER PLUM TART
Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. Plus, it's extra-awesome when served warm. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a work surface, unroll crust. Roll to a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet., In a large bowl, toss plums with 3 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch. Arrange plums on crust to within 2 in. of edges; sprinkle with ginger. Fold crust edge over plums, pleating as you go., In a small bowl, whisk egg white and water; brush over folded crust. Sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake until crust is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on pan on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use ripe plums. Ripe plums will be softer and sweeter, resulting in a more flavorful cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
This gingery plum cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The ginger adds a warm and spicy flavor that complements the plums perfectly. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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