PLUM CRUNCH CAKE

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Moist and Moreish, it has a wonderful crunchy sugarplum topping. Originally from a Good Food Magazine. I have also substituted the plums for Rhubarb, Nectarines and apples, I'm sure any fruit will work well.

Provided by Tulip-Fairy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1 egg yolk
5 ounces butter
5 ounces golden caster sugar
5 ounces self raising flour
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
4 ounces plums, stoned and roughly chopped
4 ounces plums, stoned and cut into wedges
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
8 ounces golden caster sugar
1 ounce sugar cube, roughly crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160°C.
  • Butter and line the base of a 2 lb loaf tin.
  • Lightly beat the eggs and yolk with a pinch of salt.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Pour in the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in the flour with the orange zest and two tablespoons of the juice.
  • Fold in the chopped plums (or other fruit you are using).
  • Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Scatter the plum wedges over the top.
  • Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack.
  • Mix the remaining orange juice with the lemon juice and caster sugar.
  • Spoon over the cooling cake and sprinkle with the crushed sugar pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 114.6, Sodium 121.3, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 52.6, Protein 4.4

Kevin botha Clyton
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I'm not a big fan of plums, but this cake was surprisingly good. The crunch topping was a nice touch.


SyEd Roki Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a simple and delicious plum cake.


mohsen heydari
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I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best plum cake she'd ever had.


kirito nartin
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Md Ferdus
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The plum crunch cake was easy to make and delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Tedila Tufa
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I've made this cake several times and it always comes out great. It's a keeper!


Muhammad Kamran (Mkamran003)
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This is my new favorite plum cake recipe! The crunch topping is amazing.


jayeola olaoluwa
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful.


Muthoni Muturi
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The plum crunch cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rest of my family loved it.


Keshia Harry
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Runu Akter
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This plum crunch cake was a delight! The combination of sweet plums and crunchy topping was perfect. It was easy to make and turned out beautifully.