Best 5 Quick And Simple Plum Cake Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and simple plum cake recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more? Look no further! This article will provide you with a selection of easy-to-follow recipes that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find recipes that cater to your skill level and time constraints. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a delicious and satisfying plum cake that will be the star of any occasion. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

EASY PLUM CAKE



Easy Plum Cake image

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

QUICK AND SIMPLE PLUM CAKE



Quick and Simple Plum Cake image

This plum cake is quite easy and quick to make if you use a food processor. It can be mixed by hand as well, it just takes a bit more time.

Provided by LenaM

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 plums, pitted and halved, or as needed
½ lemon, juiced and zested
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 10-inch springform pan.
  • Sprinkle prepared plums with lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Combine flour, butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Process on low speed until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan.
  • Arrange plums, cut-side down, on the batter. They can touch or even overlap; the more plums you can fit, the better the cake. Dust with cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 146.3 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

LEMON DUMP CAKE



Lemon Dump Cake image

This easy cake is the perfect balance of tart, creamy, and sweet, and the texture is soft with just the right amount of crispness.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Dump Cake From a Mix

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

nonstick cooking spray
1 (22 ounce) can lemon pie filling
1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
½ cup salted butter, cut into small pieces
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread the lemon pie filling onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle half of the cake mix in an even layer over the lemon pie filling. Add the pieces of the cream cheese evenly over the cake mix, then top with the remaining cake mix in an even layer. Add the butter pieces, spaced out evenly over the top of final cake mix layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is browned and the cake mix powder has all absorbed and baked, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve topped with Cool Whip®.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 412 mg

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready to go. This will help you work more efficiently and ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake. Use an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute after each egg is added, or until the mixture is well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix on low speed until just no streaks of flour remain.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking pan: Make sure the pan is the right size for your recipe, or the cake may overflow. Bake the cake according to the recipe instructions, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting. You can either let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely, or you can turn the cake out onto a wire rack immediately and let it cool completely.

Conclusion:

Plum cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet and tart flavor, and beautiful appearance, plum cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give plum cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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