Best 5 Plum Coffee Cake Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Plum Coffee Cake Muffins, a delectable treat that combines the sweet and tangy notes of plums with the comforting aroma of coffee. These muffins are not just any ordinary baked goods; they're an explosion of taste and texture that will leave you craving more. Each muffin is a perfect blend of moist, tender crumb and juicy plum pieces, topped with a delectable streusel that adds a delightful crunch. Whether you're looking for a sweet breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert to impress your guests, these muffins are sure to be a hit. With their easy-to-follow recipe and minimal effort, you can create a batch of these delectable muffins in no time. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

In addition to the classic Plum Coffee Cake Muffins, this article also offers variations to cater to different taste preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Plum Coffee Cake Muffins provide an equally delightful experience. Made with almond flour and coconut flour, these muffins deliver a moist and flavorful texture that rivals their traditional counterparts.

For those seeking a vegan treat, the Vegan Plum Coffee Cake Muffins are a perfect choice. With a combination of plant-based ingredients, including almond milk, flax eggs, and coconut oil, these muffins are not only delicious but also cater to a vegan lifestyle.

And for those with a sweet tooth, the Brown Butter Plum Coffee Cake Muffins offer a rich and decadent indulgence. The browned butter adds an extra layer of flavor and aroma, making these muffins irresistible.

No matter your dietary preferences or taste, this article has a Plum Coffee Cake Muffin recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, let's dive into the recipes and start baking these delectable treats!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PLUM STREUSEL COFFEECAKE



Plum Streusel Coffeecake image

With a layer of sweet ripe plums sandwiched between the cake and crumb topping, this dessert is the perfect thing for summer brunch.

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Dairy     Breakfast     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Plum     Walnut     Fall     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 17

For streusel
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup walnuts
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
For cake batter
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound plums (4 to 5 medium), sliced
confectioners' sugar for sifting over cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan at least 2 inches deep.
  • Make streusel:
  • In a food processor pulse together streusel ingredients until combined well and crumbly.
  • Make cake batter:
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy and add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and vanilla. Sift in flour with baking powder and salt and beat until just combined.
  • Spread cake batter in pan, smoothing top, and arrange plum slices over it in slightly overlapping concentric circles. Sprinkle streusel over plum slices and bake cake in middle of oven 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Coffeecake may be made 1 week ahead: Cool cake completely in pan on a rack and freeze, wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil. Reheat cake, unwrapped but not thawed, in a preheated 350°F. oven until heated through, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake slightly on a rack and sift confectioners' sugar over it. Serve coffeecake warm or at room temperature.

STREUSEL-TOPPED PLUM MUFFINS



Streusel-Topped Plum Muffins image

Living on a fruit farm, I had plenty of fresh ingredients on hand when I found this muffin recipe. Originally, it called for cherries, but my husband and I agree it's delicious made with our homegrown plums. -Betty Timmreck, Eau Claire, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh plums
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream. Fold in plums. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter; sprinkle with coarse sugar. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PLUM KUCHEN



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Moist plum coffee cake with sugar and cinnamon crumble topping.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 Italian plums, halved and pitted
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 7x11-inch baking dish.
  • Beat 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix eggs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt into creamed margarine mixture; stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange plums, skin side-down, atop batter.
  • Mix 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons margarine, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly; spoon over batter and plums.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plums are softened, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

PLUM COFFEE-CAKE MUFFINS



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You can substitute an equal amount of chopped peaches or nectarines for the plums. Or use your favorite berries instead-the recipe is very versatile.

Yield makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
3 ripe red plums (about 1 pound), pitted and cut into small chunks

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Generously butter 10 cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin; set aside. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and milk. Whisk in the melted butter. Using a rubber spatula, fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Dividing evenly, fill each of the 10 muffin cups halfway with batter. Smooth the batter with an offset spatula.
  • Distribute the plum pieces evenly among the cups (about 3 tablespoons per muffin), scattering them over the batter. Spoon the remaining batter on top, dividing evenly. Sprinkle tops with the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until the muffins are puffed and golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center of one muffin comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Turn out the muffins onto the rack to cool a few minutes. Serve warm.
  • To keep the chopped fruit in an even layer, the muffin cups are first partially filled with batter then topped with fruit and another layer of batter. The tops are sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar before baking.

PLUM CAKE



Plum Cake image

Italian plums are good to eat, but even better to bake with. They aren't quite as juicy or sweet as their American cousins, but they keep their shape well and their skin adds a gorgeous purple color to tarts and cakes. The brown sugar cake batter and sweet crumb topping are a perfect complement to the not-too-sweet fruit. It is great for breakfast with a cup of tea and/or with ice cream after dinner. This is a cake that also seems to get better the second day, if there is any left.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield One 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
2 yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
18 Italian plums, cut in half and pitted
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • To make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch springform pan with butter.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and brown sugar, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each. Mix in the zest and vanilla. In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Place half of the cut plums on the batter, cut-side up. Spread the remaining batter over the plums. Spread the batter into an even layer and top with remaining plums.
  • To make the topping: In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and melted butter. You may have to mix it with your hands to get all the butter incorporated.
  • Spread the crumb topping over the plums evenly.
  • Place the cake on two stacked cookie sheets, to prevent the bottom from getting too brown during the long baking time. Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes or until a tester come out clean. Cool on a rack.
  • Serve it slightly warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy plums: This will ensure the muffins are bursting with flavor. To check if a plum is ripe, gently squeeze it. It should give slightly to the touch.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: This will help to ensure that the muffins bake evenly.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will prevent them from being underbaked or overbaked.
  • Let the muffins cool before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This plum coffee cake muffin recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. The muffins are moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a sweet, tart frosting. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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