Welcome to the warm and comforting world of Plum Loaf Cake, where the tart sweetness of ripe plums meets the soft, buttery crumb of a perfectly baked loaf. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack, this plum loaf cake is sure to become a favorite!!
– 3 TBSP powdered sugar
– 1 & 1/2 TBSP milk
– 8 plums
– 2 TBSP lemon juice
– 3 TBSP brown sugar
– 1 & 1/2 cup flour
– 1 & 3/4 tsp baking powder
– Pinch of salt
– 1/2 cup softened butter
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla
– 1/2 cup milk
Prepare icing by mixing 3TBSP powdered sugar with 1 & 1/2 TBSP milk. Set aside
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9×5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
Cut plums into pieces. Mix 2 TBSP lemon juice and coat plums with it.
Prepare flour by mixing 1 & 1/2 cup flour with 1 & 3/4 tsp baking powder and salt.
In a mixer with paddle attachment mix 1/2 cup softened butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy and pale.
Add 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla. Mix until combined.
Slowly/partially add flour mixture
Add 1/2 milk. Mix only until combined.
Pour half of the batter into the lined loaf pan, add half of the plums on top and sprinkle with brown sugar, then put the reminder of the batter and top it with the rest of the plum and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake for about 60 to 80 min until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Pour icing on top.
Cool off on wire rack. If stored in fridge, then take it out at least 20 min prior or warm the slice up in the oven.
