Classic Plum Cake with Cinnamon Sugar – A Seasonal Delight

Key Points: Plum Cake with Cinnamon Sugar

• Buttery sponge cake base topped with fresh plums and cinnamon sugar.
• Seasonal dessert perfect for utilizing ripe plums.
• Baked for 40-50 minutes on the lowest oven rack.
• Can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream.

Plum Cake with Cinnamon Sugar

Recipe by Ada Carnevale

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

45

minutes

Calories

304

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

This Classic Plum Cake is the perfect way to celebrate fresh plums when they’re in season. A buttery, fluffy sponge cake topped with ripe plums and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, it’s a delicious dessert that’s sure to impress. Whether served warm or at room temperature, it’s a fantastic treat for gatherings, family dinners, or a simple afternoon snack.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 12 ripe medium plums, halved and pitted

• 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Directions

• Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch springform pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
• Make the batter: Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, beating well. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the butter mixture. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
• Top with plums: Place the plum halves on the batter, cut-side up, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
• Bake: Place on the lowest oven rack and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool, then serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• Tips for the Perfect Plum Cake:
  Use ripe, juicy plums for the best flavor.
  If you like, swap plums with other stone fruits like peaches or apricots.
  Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Easy Plum Cake

This pretty plum cake is made with a buttery sponge cake recipe, topped with sliced plums, cinnamon, and sugar before being baked to perfection for a delicious way of using fresh plums when in season. Serve with whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 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 ripe plums, halved and pitted
• 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan.
2. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. 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.
3. Set plums inside batter, cut-side up, and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon-sugar.
4. Bake in the preheated oven on the lowest rack until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm or cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Enjoy this delightful seasonal cake!

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