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Plum Cake

Plum Cake

Plum cakes are a central European classic.
Why not try this recipe with dark rich coloured plums or light yellow plums. An autumn delight to be baked when the fruits are at their best.
Serve warm as a pudding or enjoy cold served with coffee.

Preparation Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 35 minutes
Portions 16 squares
Skill Level Easy
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Plum Cake Ingredients

175 grams Butter Melted
175 grams Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's) Golden Caster Sugar (Billington's)
1 tsp Almond Essence
3 Free Range Eggs (Happy Eggs) Seperated Free Range Eggs (Happy Eggs)
175 grams Self Raising Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly) Self Raising Flour (Allinson Nature Friendly)
350 grams Plums Firm, stoned and halved
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Additional Ingredients

Billington's Golden Icing Sugar Sprinkle to finish
 

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How to make Plum Cake

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  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/ fan 180°C/gas mark5. Grease and line a baking tray approx 18 x 26cm. Whisk the Golden Caster sugar and melted butter together until light. method tip
  2. Add the almond essence and gradually beat in the egg yolks, one at a time.
  3. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and gradually fold into the mixture, alternately with the flour.
  4. Spoon into the prepared tin and level the surface.
  5. Arrange the plum halves on top, skin side down.
  6. Bake for about 35-45 minutes until risen and golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and sift over a layer of Golden Icing sugar. Allow to cool in the tin.
  8. Serve warm as a pudding with whipped cream or ice cream, or cold as a cake.
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