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Easy Moist Plum Cake with Streusel Topping

A close-up of a moist slice of plum cake featuring a rich crumb topping and baked-in purple plums.
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Bake a simple, moist plum cake featuring fresh seasonal plums and a buttery streusel topping. This recipe is straightforward and perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh plums, pitted and halved or quartered
  • For the Streusel:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt for the cake batter. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Arrange the plum halves or quarters cut-side up over the batter.
  7. Prepare the streusel: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  8. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the plums.
  9. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use firm, ripe plums for the best texture; Italian prune plums work well.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the all-purpose flour with almond flour.
  • If you prefer a German style, you can use a shortcrust pastry base instead of the cake batter.

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