Best 6 Plum Buckle Recipes

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Plum Buckle, a beloved dessert popular in various parts of the world, is known for its irresistible combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The origins of this delectable treat can be traced back to Germany, where it is traditionally prepared with a yeast-based batter and adorned with a generous helping of fresh plums. Over time, Plum Buckle has found its way into many kitchens, inspiring countless variations that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, embarking on a journey to find the best recipe for Plum Buckle promises an adventure filled with delicious discoveries and the satisfaction of creating a homemade masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PLUM-NECTARINE BUCKLE



Plum-Nectarine Buckle image

A buckle is a decadent dessert hybrid: cakelike cobbler with a crumble topping. Our plum-nectarine buckle is made with vanilla cake batter. The wedges of fruit provide moisture and streaks of sunset color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 pound plums, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (2 cups)
3/4 pound nectarines, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Crumble Topping for Rhubarb-Berry Crumbles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square cake pan or 10-inch cast iron skillet with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. Whisk together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, the baking powder, allspice, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together egg, milk, vanilla, and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in another medium bowl. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir to combine. Spread batter evenly into buttered pan.
  • Toss plums, nectarines, lemon juice, remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Spread fruit mixture evenly over batter. Sprinkle with topping. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

PLUM BUCKLE



Plum Buckle image

We used to make this as a great way to sweeten the tart plums from the tree in our yard, but any plums will do. Great when served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by prettykitten

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 cups pitted and quartered plums
⅔ cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place the plums into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, mash together 2/3 cup butter with 1 1/2 cup of white sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in 3 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract to make a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the plums. Mix 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl to make a crumbly topping; spread over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.9 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 337 mg, Sugar 53.3 g

ALMOND-PLUM BUCKLE



Almond-Plum Buckle image

Provided by Carolyn Beth Weil

Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Almond     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup whole almonds (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup plus 4 teaspoons sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 pounds plums (about 8 medium), halved, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper round.
  • Finely grind almonds in processor. Transfer to medium bowl; whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add 1 cup sugar; beat until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and almond extract, then flour mixture just until incorporated.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; spread evenly and smooth top with spatula. Gently press plum slices, flesh side down, into batter in spoke pattern around outer rim and center of cake, placing close together. Mix cinnamon and 4 teaspoons sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over plums.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 20 minutes. Run small knife between cake and pan sides to loosen. Invert cake onto platter; remove parchment paper. Place another platter atop cake. Using both hands, hold both platters firmly together and invert cake, plum side up. Cool cake completely. Cut into wedges.

PLUM BUCKLE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Plum Buckle Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-10847

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1 1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. salt
16 16 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room
temperature
1 1 1 cup plus 1 Tbs. sugar
2 2 2 eggs, at room temperature
6 to 8 6 to 8 1 plums, about 1 lb. total, halved, pitted
4 each half cut into 4 slices
1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of an oven and preheat to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch round or 8-inch square cake pan with vegetable oil spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and coat the paper with more spray. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat together the butter and the 1 cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour mixture and mix well. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.The batter is very thick, almost dough. Poke the plum slices into the batter, placing them close together. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and the 1 Tbs. sugar and sprinkle over the surface. Bake until the top is golden, the edges pull away from the pan, and a skewer or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes; however, it may no take as long as the recipe called for so keep an eye on it. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for about 30 minutes before serving. Serves 8. Note: Another homey, old-fashioned dessert, a buckle is a dish in which cake batter is mixed with fruit, often blueberries, and then baked. It is frequently topped with a cinnamon streusel.

PLUM BUCKLE WITH PECAN TOPPING



Plum Buckle With Pecan Topping image

This classic is usually made with blueberries but sweet plums make a delicious alternative. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream or yogurt. Although cook time says 50 minutes it could be anywhere between 40-50 minutes, so check after 40 minutes. For the batter, be sure to have eggs and butter at room temperature.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 stick)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 lb whole plum, pitted, large dice

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle of the oven.
  • Coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • For the topping:
  • Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, and salt together until ingredients come together but some pea-size pieces remain. Stir in pecans, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For the batter:
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
  • Whisk together milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until evenly combined; set aside.
  • Combine sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, letting the first completely incorporate before adding the second.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Pour in 1/2 of the milk mixture and mix on low until just incorporated.
  • Repeat, alternately adding dry and wet ingredients and ending with dry ingredients, until completely incorporated.
  • Remove bowl from mixer, fold plums in until coated and evenly distributed, and turn into prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over batter and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.9, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 112.6, Sodium 277.3, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 42.7, Protein 7.3

PLUM BUCKLE



PLUM BUCKLE image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the topping:
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
For the batter:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 pound (about 5 whole) plums, pitted and cut into large dice

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside. For the topping: Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work brown sugar, flour, butter, cinnamon, and salt together until ingredients come together but some pea-size pieces remain. Stir in pecans, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use. For the batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until evenly combined; set aside. Whisk together milk and vanilla extract in a small bowl until evenly combined; set aside. Combine sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, letting the first completely incorporate before adding the second. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl. Pour in 1/2 of the milk mixture and mix on low until just incorporated. Repeat, alternating dry and wet ingredients and ending with dry ingredients, until completely incorporated. Remove the bowl from the mixer, fold the plums in until coated and evenly distributed, and turn into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle topping evenly over batter and bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy plums. This will ensure that your buckle is bursting with flavor. If your plums are not ripe, you can roast them in the oven for a few minutes to bring out their sweetness.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense buckle. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking pan. This is the standard size for a plum buckle. If you use a smaller pan, the buckle will be too thick and may not cook through properly.
  • Bake the buckle until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the buckle cool slightly before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the buckle to set.

Conclusion:

Plum buckle is a classic summer dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With its tender, moist crumb and sweet, juicy plums, it's the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season. Whether you serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature with a cup of coffee, plum buckle is sure to please everyone at your table.

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