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Plum Yeast Cake

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A soft and airy cake made with juicy plums that perfectly balance sweet and tangy flavors, making it ideal for brunch or dessert.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups whole milk Warm up before mixing
  • 0.5 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter Divided for batter and glaze
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast Make sure it’s fresh
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3-4 large plums (cut into 6 pieces each) Choose ripe plums
  • 0.25 cup turbinado sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
For the Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the long sides for easy removal.
  2. In a non-reactive stainless saucepan, combine the milk, brown sugar, and 10 tablespoons of butter. Heat until the mixture reaches 110°F (43°C); the butter should be almost melted.
  3. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm mixture, gently stir it in, and let it sit for about 10 minutes until bubbles form.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add the yeast mixture and room temperature eggs, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it’s smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
  7. While the dough is rising, prepare the plums by cutting them into six pieces each.
Baking
  1. After the dough has risen, gently punch it down and spread it into the prepared baking pan. Evenly place the plum pieces over the top and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  2. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. For the finishing touch, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and combine it with confectioner’s sugar and lemon juice to create a glaze. Drizzle it over the warm cake once it’s out of the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

To serve, allow the cake to cool slightly, then slice into squares. It pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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