Ingredients
To make this delicious Plum Cake, you will need the following ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups pitted and chopped plums
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparing the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and 1 tablespoon of water until well blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.Filling and Topping
In a medium bowl, combine the plums, walnuts, white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle half of the plum mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour the batter over the topping and spread it evenly to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining plum mixture over the top of the cake.Baking and Serving
Bake the cake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a serving plate. Serve the Plum Cake warm, plain, or with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!Nutrition
This delicious Plum Cake is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the season without all the added calories. One slice of cake contains approximately:- 200 calories
- 10 grams of fat
- 25 grams of carbohydrates
- 3 grams of protein
- 1 gram of dietary fiber
- 120 milligrams of sodium