Description
Sweet aromas of ripe plum and almond cake drift through kitchens, promising delightful Mediterranean flavors. Crisp edges, tender crumb, and juicy fruit slices welcome you to savor each luxurious bite of this simple yet elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 8–10 ripe plums, halved and pitted
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare baking equipment by greasing a round cake tin and lining with parchment paper at 175°C (350°F).
- Create a dry mixture by combining ground almonds, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with vanilla extract until well blended.
- Incorporate melted butter into the egg mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer batter into the prepared cake tin, ensuring even distribution.
- Arrange plum halves on top of the batter with cut sides facing upward.
- Place tin in preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and firm texture.
- Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely in the tin.
- Once cooled, gently remove from tin and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Toast almonds lightly before grinding to enhance their nutty flavor and release more aromatic oils.
- Select ripe, firm plums that aren’t too soft to maintain shape during baking and prevent excess moisture.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the cake’s delicate texture.
- Swap regular sugar with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index and deeper caramel-like undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40-45 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg