This decadent plum cake is a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors. The juicy plums add a burst of freshness, while the buttery streusel topping provides the perfect crunch. This cake is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4-5 fresh plums, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until batter is smooth.
- Spread batter into prepared baking dish and arrange plum slices on top.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cold butter to make streusel topping. Sprinkle over plum slices.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Plums are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Streusel topping adds a delicious crunch to the cake.
This cake can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.