Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of a homemade Plum Cake. This moist and flavorful cake is packed with a mix of dried fruits and aromatic spices, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- A pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Add milk and fold in the dried fruits.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 10 slices)
- Calories: Approx. 320 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 22g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80mg