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Moist and Easy Fresh Plum Cake with Buttery Streusel Topping

Close-up of a moist slice of plum cake featuring deep purple plums baked inside and a golden crumb topping.
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Bake this simple, buttery plum cake bursting with fresh, juicy plums. This recipe delivers a wonderfully moist texture and features a classic streusel topping, making it the perfect seasonal bake for late summer afternoons or tea time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (for cake batter)
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)

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 together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Arrange the sliced fresh plums over the top of the batter.
  6. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the plums.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This **best plum cake recipe** is fantastic served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract to the cake batter.
  • This **moist plum dessert** works well with various plum types, including cherry plums or Santa Rosa plums.
  • If you prefer a German style, you can omit the streusel and dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar.
  • Save this recipe for your next **easy weekend bake**! You can find more inspiration on our Pinterest account.

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