Description
This classic plumcake is soft, moist, and lightly sweet, making it perfect as an easy breakfast plumcake or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe plums, sliced
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and oil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Arrange the plum slices on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use ripe but firm plums for the best texture. This plumcake is ideal for breakfast or coffee time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: classic plumcake, breakfast plumcake easy, plum cake, easy breakfast cake