A fragrant plum cake with a crumble topping is a true delight for dessert lovers. This dessert, combining juicy plums, soft sponge cake, and crispy crumble, is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Plums, 500 g
- All-purpose flour, 350 g
- Butter, 260 g
- Sugar, 240 g
- Eggs, 5
- Cinnamon, 3.5 g
- Baking powder, 4 g
- Powdered sugar, 4 g
- Vanilla extract, 2 g
Crumble Topping
- All-purpose flour, 125 g
- Sugar, 60 g
- Butter, 60 g
Preparation
Cake:
Step 1: Cream Butter with Sugar and Eggs In a large bowl, place the butter and add 180 g of sugar. Beat the ingredients until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 2: Add Flour Gradually add all the flour and baking powder to the mixture, stirring continuously.
Step 3: Roll out the Dough Shape the dough into a ball and roll it out into a rectangle. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then place the rolled-out dough onto it. Set the dough aside and proceed to make the crumble topping.
Crumble Topping:
Step 1: Combine Ingredients In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients Using clean hands, rub the butter between your fingers until it combines with the flour and sugar, forming a fine, crumbly mixture.
Step 3: Prepare the Plums Wash and dry the plums, then halve them and remove the pits.
Step 4: Arrange Plums on the Dough Arrange the plums on top of the dough with the cut side facing upwards, then sprinkle them with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5: Sprinkle with Crumble Topping Sprinkle the plum cake with the crumble topping, covering the entire surface.
Step 6: Bake the Cake Place the baking tray in the oven for 35 minutes. Bake until the cake turns golden brown.
Step 7: Cool the Cake Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool. Before serving, dust it with powdered sugar.
