Jump to Recipe This simple plum cake recipe tastes anything but simple thanks to a perfect balance of sweetness, fragrant spices, and fresh plums! This cake is also often referred to as an upside down plum cake because you top the batter with a swirl of sliced plums that end up on the bottom of the cake when you flip it over. For a simple dessert that will wow your friends and family, try making a plum cake! Upside Down Plum Cake Plum cake is the perfect dessert for the season just between summer and fall. Plums are in season between July and October, and the fragrant spice blend used in this cake features some fall favorite warm baking spices. Though this plum cake is undoubtedly a sweet treat that can be served after dinner, it would also be right at home next to a warm cup of tea or coffee in the morning. That means you don’t need an occasion to give this heavenly plum cake a try! A sweet, spiced cake with a pleasant surprise on the bottom- sliced plums!

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🥘 Ingredients Perfectly ripe plums are plump and well colored, heavy in your hand, and give slightly when poked. Avoid plums with mushy spots, discoloration, or wrinkly skin.

Butter - ½ cup (1 stick unsalted) softened, plus more to grease the pan.Sugar - 1 cup granulated sugar.Egg - 1 large egg at room temperature.Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon.Milk - ½ cup of milk, whole, 2% milk are better but both half & half or skim milk also work.Baking Powder - 1 ½ teaspoons.Mixed Spice - 1 ½ teaspoons. Apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice will also work.Salt - ½ a teaspoon.All-Purpose Flour - 1 ½ cups spooned into a measuring cup and leveled off.Plums - 1 pound, pitted and quartered (*see note).Coarse Sugar (optional) - Turbinado, demerera, or organic sugar will work as well. Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions! 🔪 How To Make A Plum Cake There are a few steps but as long as you follow the instructions closely and make sure to measure each ingredient, it is easier than it looks. You will want a 9-inch springform pan (*see note), a mixing bowl, electric mixer, and a silicone spatula. Mix The Plum Cake Batter

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Prep. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan (*see note).Cream. In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ a cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar with an electric mixer. Continue until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue to mix on low. Finish the batter. Add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of mixed spice, and ½ a teaspoon of salt to the bowl and continue to mix until thoroughly combined. Alternate between adding the 1 ½ cups of flour and ⅔ cup of milk, just gradually pouring in small portions at a time as you mix. Continue until smooth. (The batter should be thick.) Assemble & Bake

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Add plums. Transfer the batter to your greased springform pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Arrange 1 pound of sliced plums on top of the batter skin-side-up in a circular pattern so they cover a majority of the batter’s surface. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of coarse sugar over the plums if desired.Bake. Bake your plum cake for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and the center of the cake is set.Cool. When the cake is baked, remove it from the oven. While it is still hot, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake so it doesn’t stick and remove the springform. Transfer your plum cake to a wire rack to cool completely.Serve. Once cooled you may slice and serve your plum cake. A lovely plum cake makes a fabulous after brunch or dinner dessert. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes If you don’t have a springform pan, a 9-inch cake or pie pan can be used instead but you will need to serve your plum cake directly from the pan. I used 3 large plums for this recipe. If using smaller plums, you may need to use more. Shoot for about a pound of plums regardless of size.Storing: Your plum cake will keep just fine at room temperature for up to 3 days when placed in an airtight container. Freezing: To freeze your plum cake, wrap it twice with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It should be enjoyed within 3 months. Transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight.

🍰 More Incredible Cakes! One Pan Rainbow Layer CakeMaraschino Cherry Coffee CakeMandarin Orange CakePineapple Upside Down Bundt CakeChocolate Banana CakePineapple Sunshine Cake

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Plum Cake

This simple plum cake recipe tastes anything but simple thanks to a perfect balance of sweetness, fragrant spices, and fresh plums! This cake is also often referred to as an upside down plum cake because you top the batter with a swirl of sliced plums that end up on the bottom of the cake when you flip it over. For a simple dessert that will wow your friends and family, try making a plum cake!

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings Calories: 337kcal Prep 20 minutes Cooking 55 minutes Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, plus more to grease the pan)▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 1 large egg (at room temperature)▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned into a measuring cup and leveled off)▢ ⅔ cup milk (any fat % is fine)▢ 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder▢ 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spice (or apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ 1 lb plums (pitted and quartered, *see note)▢ 1-2 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional- turbinado, demerara, or organic sugar will work as well)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan (*see note).In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to mix on low.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdd the baking powder, mixed spice, and salt, and continue to mix until thoroughly combined. Alternate between adding the flour and milk, just gradually pouring in small portions at a time as you mix. Continue until smooth. (The batter should be thick.)1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup milk, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spice, ½ teaspoon saltTransfer the batter to your greased springform pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Arrange the plums on top of the batter skin-side-up in a circular pattern so they cover a majority of the surface. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of coarse sugar over the plums if desired.1 lb plums, 1-2 tablespoon coarse sugarBake your plum cake for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden and the center of the cake is set. When ready, remove the cake from the oven. While it is still hot, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake and remove the springform. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled you may slice and serve your plum cake. Equipment You May Need9-inch Springform PanMixing BowlSilicone Whisk Notes If you don’t have a springform pan, a 9-inch cake or pie pan can be used instead but you will need to serve your plum cake directly from the pan.  I used 3 large plums for this recipe. If using smaller plums, you may need to use more. Shoot for about a pound of plums regardless of size. Storing: Your plum cake will keep just fine at room temperature for up to 3 days when placed in an airtight container.  Freezing: To freeze your plum cake, wrap it twice with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It should be enjoyed within 3 months. Transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight.

NutritionCalories: 337kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg (19%) | Sodium: 163mg (7%) | Potassium: 229mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 610IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 68mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! dessert, fresh plums, Plum Cake, plum recipes Course Cake Recipes, Dessert, Dessert RecipesCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

This simple plum cake recipe tastes anything but simple thanks to a perfect balance of sweetness, fragrant spices, and fresh plums! This cake is also often referred to as an upside down plum cake because you top the batter with a swirl of sliced plums that end up on the bottom of the cake when you flip it over. For a simple dessert that will wow your friends and family, try making a plum cake!

Upside Down Plum Cake

Plum cake is the perfect dessert for the season just between summer and fall. Plums are in season between July and October, and the fragrant spice blend used in this cake features some fall favorite warm baking spices.

Though this plum cake is undoubtedly a sweet treat that can be served after dinner, it would also be right at home next to a warm cup of tea or coffee in the morning. That means you don’t need an occasion to give this heavenly plum cake a try!

🥘 Ingredients

Perfectly ripe plums are plump and well colored, heavy in your hand, and give slightly when poked. Avoid plums with mushy spots, discoloration, or wrinkly skin.

  • Butter - ½ cup (1 stick unsalted) softened, plus more to grease the pan.Sugar - 1 cup granulated sugar.Egg - 1 large egg at room temperature.Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon.Milk - ½ cup of milk, whole, 2% milk are better but both half & half or skim milk also work.Baking Powder - 1 ½ teaspoons.Mixed Spice - 1 ½ teaspoons. Apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice will also work.Salt - ½ a teaspoon.All-Purpose Flour - 1 ½ cups spooned into a measuring cup and leveled off.Plums - 1 pound, pitted and quartered (*see note).Coarse Sugar (optional) - Turbinado, demerera, or organic sugar will work as well.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!

🔪 How To Make A Plum Cake

There are a few steps but as long as you follow the instructions closely and make sure to measure each ingredient, it is easier than it looks. You will want a 9-inch springform pan (*see note), a mixing bowl, electric mixer, and a silicone spatula.

Mix The Plum Cake Batter

  • Prep. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan (*see note).Cream. In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ a cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar with an electric mixer. Continue until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue to mix on low. Finish the batter. Add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of mixed spice, and ½ a teaspoon of salt to the bowl and continue to mix until thoroughly combined. Alternate between adding the 1 ½ cups of flour and ⅔ cup of milk, just gradually pouring in small portions at a time as you mix. Continue until smooth. (The batter should be thick.)

Assemble & Bake

  • Add plums. Transfer the batter to your greased springform pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Arrange 1 pound of sliced plums on top of the batter skin-side-up in a circular pattern so they cover a majority of the batter’s surface. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of coarse sugar over the plums if desired.Bake. Bake your plum cake for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden-brown and the center of the cake is set.Cool. When the cake is baked, remove it from the oven. While it is still hot, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake so it doesn’t stick and remove the springform. Transfer your plum cake to a wire rack to cool completely.Serve. Once cooled you may slice and serve your plum cake.

A lovely plum cake makes a fabulous after brunch or dinner dessert. Top it with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

  • If you don’t have a springform pan, a 9-inch cake or pie pan can be used instead but you will need to serve your plum cake directly from the pan. I used 3 large plums for this recipe. If using smaller plums, you may need to use more. Shoot for about a pound of plums regardless of size.Storing: Your plum cake will keep just fine at room temperature for up to 3 days when placed in an airtight container. Freezing: To freeze your plum cake, wrap it twice with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It should be enjoyed within 3 months. Transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight.

🍰 More Incredible Cakes!

  • One Pan Rainbow Layer CakeMaraschino Cherry Coffee CakeMandarin Orange CakePineapple Upside Down Bundt CakeChocolate Banana CakePineapple Sunshine Cake

Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!

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Plum Cake

This simple plum cake recipe tastes anything but simple thanks to a perfect balance of sweetness, fragrant spices, and fresh plums! This cake is also often referred to as an upside down plum cake because you top the batter with a swirl of sliced plums that end up on the bottom of the cake when you flip it over. For a simple dessert that will wow your friends and family, try making a plum cake!

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings Calories: 337kcal Prep 20 minutes Cooking 55 minutes Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, plus more to grease the pan)▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 1 large egg (at room temperature)▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned into a measuring cup and leveled off)▢ ⅔ cup milk (any fat % is fine)▢ 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder▢ 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spice (or apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ 1 lb plums (pitted and quartered, *see note)▢ 1-2 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional- turbinado, demerara, or organic sugar will work as well)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan (*see note).In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to mix on low.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdd the baking powder, mixed spice, and salt, and continue to mix until thoroughly combined. Alternate between adding the flour and milk, just gradually pouring in small portions at a time as you mix. Continue until smooth. (The batter should be thick.)1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup milk, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spice, ½ teaspoon saltTransfer the batter to your greased springform pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Arrange the plums on top of the batter skin-side-up in a circular pattern so they cover a majority of the surface. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of coarse sugar over the plums if desired.1 lb plums, 1-2 tablespoon coarse sugarBake your plum cake for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden and the center of the cake is set. When ready, remove the cake from the oven. While it is still hot, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake and remove the springform. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled you may slice and serve your plum cake. Equipment You May Need9-inch Springform PanMixing BowlSilicone Whisk Notes If you don’t have a springform pan, a 9-inch cake or pie pan can be used instead but you will need to serve your plum cake directly from the pan.  I used 3 large plums for this recipe. If using smaller plums, you may need to use more. Shoot for about a pound of plums regardless of size. Storing: Your plum cake will keep just fine at room temperature for up to 3 days when placed in an airtight container.  Freezing: To freeze your plum cake, wrap it twice with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It should be enjoyed within 3 months. Transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight.

NutritionCalories: 337kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg (19%) | Sodium: 163mg (7%) | Potassium: 229mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 610IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 68mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! dessert, fresh plums, Plum Cake, plum recipes Course Cake Recipes, Dessert, Dessert RecipesCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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Plum Cake

Author | Angela

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 337kcal

Prep 20 minutes

Cooking 55 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, plus more to grease the pan)▢ 1 cup sugar▢ 1 large egg (at room temperature)▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (spooned into a measuring cup and leveled off)▢ ⅔ cup milk (any fat % is fine)▢ 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder▢ 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spice (or apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ 1 lb plums (pitted and quartered, *see note)▢ 1-2 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional- turbinado, demerara, or organic sugar will work as well)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan (*see note).In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to mix on low.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdd the baking powder, mixed spice, and salt, and continue to mix until thoroughly combined. Alternate between adding the flour and milk, just gradually pouring in small portions at a time as you mix. Continue until smooth. (The batter should be thick.)1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ⅔ cup milk, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoon mixed spice, ½ teaspoon saltTransfer the batter to your greased springform pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Arrange the plums on top of the batter skin-side-up in a circular pattern so they cover a majority of the surface. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of coarse sugar over the plums if desired.1 lb plums, 1-2 tablespoon coarse sugarBake your plum cake for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden and the center of the cake is set. When ready, remove the cake from the oven. While it is still hot, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake and remove the springform. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled you may slice and serve your plum cake.

Equipment You May Need9-inch Springform PanMixing BowlSilicone Whisk

Notes If you don’t have a springform pan, a 9-inch cake or pie pan can be used instead but you will need to serve your plum cake directly from the pan.  I used 3 large plums for this recipe. If using smaller plums, you may need to use more. Shoot for about a pound of plums regardless of size. Storing: Your plum cake will keep just fine at room temperature for up to 3 days when placed in an airtight container.  Freezing: To freeze your plum cake, wrap it twice with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It should be enjoyed within 3 months. Transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg (19%) | Sodium: 163mg (7%) | Potassium: 229mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 610IU (12%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 68mg (7%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!

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