Delicious and Easy Plum Buckle Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Plum Buckle Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 23, 2024

Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh plums with this classic American dessert. The moist cake base topped with juicy plums and a crumbly streusel topping is sure to impress your friends and family. Perfect for a summer gathering or a cozy evening at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cups sliced plums
  • 1/2 cup sugar for topping
  • 1/2 cup flour for topping
  • 1/4 cup butter for topping

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add milk, flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  4. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange the sliced plums over the batter.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and butter for the topping until crumbly.
  7. Sprinkle the topping over the plums.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Interesting Facts

  • Buckles are a traditional American dessert that dates back to the colonial era.
  • The name 'buckle' comes from the cake buckling as it rises and the fruit sinks into the batter.