FoodPlum cake perfection: Ultimate autumn dessert recipe unveiled

Plum cake perfection: Ultimate autumn dessert recipe unveiled

Incredibly aromatic fruits and many buttery crumble, all on a soft cake. My family waited all week for this dessert and counted the days to the weekend. It’s number one among plum-baked goods. Who wants to try? At my place, there probably won't even be a crumb left.

Homemade plum cake
Homemade plum cake
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Cakes with plums are an autumn classic. Although we can still enjoy sunny days, such associations are inevitable. Such a sweet treat can improve our mood towards changes in weather and will also be a great excuse for gatherings with friends and family still out in the fresh air.

Which plums are best for baking?

For baked goods, the best suited are prune plums. They are juicy but have firm flesh. They don’t fall apart during baking, nor do they sink into the cake, but stay on top. The only thing to remember is to cut them side up so the juice doesn’t run into the cake. Besides, this way, the fruits won’t lose too much juice and will remain soft.

Use oil for the cake, butter for the crumble

Why is this cake so fluffy and moist? The secret is all in the fat. I use butter only for the crumble, while I add oil to the cake. This significantly shortens preparation time, and the cake isn’t dry. The second important ingredient is natural yogurt. It gives the baked good a delicate, creamy taste and helps maintain moisture. This is a type of creamed cake, so remember to add the ingredients in the correct order. They should also be at room temperature.

Meanwhile, the butter for the crumble should be cold straight from the fridge. It’s best to start preparing the cake with this addition. Rub all the ingredients into crumbs and place the prepared crumble in the fridge. This will make it even crunchier.

Plum cake with crumble

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of natural yogurt,
  • half a cup of vegetable oil,
  • 2 eggs,
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour,
  • half a cup of sugar,
  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder,
  • half a teaspoon of baking soda,
  • 400 grams of plums.

For the crumble topping:

  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour,
  • half a cup of brown sugar,
  • 85 grams of cold butter,
  • cinnamon to taste.

Preparation:

  1. Pour the yogurt into a bowl, add the eggs and oil. Mix with a whisk to combine the ingredients; no mixer is needed.
  2. Mix the flour with sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour the batter into a springform pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Arrange the washed, dried, and pitted plums on it, skin side down.
  6. Finally, sprinkle the cake with the crumble topping.
  7. Bake it at 180°C (preferably with convection) for about 50 minutes.

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