Why You’ll Love This Plum Crumble Cake
We have loved plum cake since the days when our grandmothers used to make it, each in their own way, and every version was truly delicious. Today, we are happy to share this version with a crumble topping, which is especially loved by us and our eldest son. Here are the top reasons we believe you will love it too:
The recipe beautifully combines soft cake, sweet baked plums, and a buttery, crunchy crumble
It’s easy to make with simple ingredients found in any store
This recipe is a great way to use up ripe plums, as they bake perfectly
An ideal choice for picnics, afternoon tea, or a cozy dessert
Serving Suggestions
This plum cake is an excellent choice for various celebrations and gatherings, but honestly, we also love to enjoy it ourselves over the weekend with a cup of tea or coffee. We like to serve it this way:
This plum cake tastes amazing warm or cold – we prefer it warm when the crumble is extra crunchy
For a finishing touch, dust it with powdered sugar
On warm summer days, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Can I use other fruits instead of plums?
Yes! This cake also works well with peaches, apricots, cherries, or apples.
Storing and freezing
Plum cake can be stored at room temperature or in the freezer.
A baked and cooled cake can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days. It’s best eaten the same day, as the crumble becomes less crunchy and more buttery the next day, though still delicious.
You can also store it in the freezer, in a freezer bag or other suitable container. In the freezer, it will keep for up to 1 month. Before freezing the plum dessert, allow it to cool completely. You can then cut it into pieces of any size (so you can take individual pieces from the bag) or freeze the whole cake.
How to make plum crumble cake at home (VIDEO)
Check this short video to master making this plum dessert at home.
Next, try these delicious plum treats
- Plum Walnut and Honey Tart
- Plum Dumplings with Ricotta
- Plum Dumplings with Fried Breadcrumbs
- Potato Dumplings with Breadcrumbs, Cream and Fruit
Made in collaboration with Podravka d.o.o. for Žito.
METHOD
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preparation
Place the rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 180 °C (350 °F). Grease a 26 cm (10-inch) round cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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plum
Wash the plums under running water, cut them in half, and remove the pits. Place them in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar and add some vanilla essence and set aside.
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batter
In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat the butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. While mixing continuously, add the eggs one at a time. Beat each egg well so it incorporates with the butter before adding the next. Add the baking powder and flour, then beat until you get a smooth batter. Finally, add the milk and mix briefly to combine.
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bake
Using a spatula, spread the batter evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the plums on top with the cut side facing up and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes.
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crumble
In the meantime, while the cake is baking, prepare the crumble. In a bowl, combine both sugars, almonds, flour, and ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add the butter, cut into small cubes, and rub it together with the other ingredients using your fingertips until you get a crumbly, sandy mixture. It’s fine if there are a few larger clumps of dough.
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bake
Remove the plum cake from the oven and evenly sprinkle the crumble over the plums. Return it to the oven and bake for another 45 minutes.
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serve
When the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and set it aside to cool slightly. Cut into 12 pieces and serve. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
