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Easy & Moist Fresh Plum Cake with Cinnamon Streusel Topping

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Bake this simple, moist plum cake featuring fresh, juicy plums and a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. This recipe is perfect for a cozy weekend treat or an easy summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups fresh plums, pitted and sliced
  • Streusel Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Pour half of the batter into your prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  7. Arrange half of the sliced fresh plums over the batter.
  8. Top with the remaining batter, then arrange the remaining plums on top.
  9. Prepare the streusel: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  10. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the plums.
  11. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use firm, ripe plums like Santa Rosa or Italian prune plums for the best texture.
  • This cake is excellent served slightly warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with plain Greek yogurt.

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