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American Style Plum Cake

Cultural Context

Originating in the United States, the American Style Plum Cake is a festive dessert often enjoyed during holidays and family gatherings. Traditionally, it showcases seasonal plums, celebrating the bounty of late summer and early fall. This cake is a delightful blend of sweet and spiced flavors, making it a cherished recipe in many households. Variations abound, with some incorporating different fruits or nuts, reflecting regional tastes and personal preferences.

AmericanPLdessert
75 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 cup black raisins
¾ cup white raisins
¼ cup dates, chopped
¼ cup cherries, chopped
1 cup sugar
½ cup butter
½ tsp orange zest
1 cup orange juice
¼ tsp baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp spice mix (cinnamon, clove, dry ginger)
2 pinches salt
¼ cup cashews, chopped
¼ cup almonds, chopped
4 tbsp sugar (for caramelizing)
2 tbsp warm water

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while adding moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds ingredients.

1

Prepare the dry fruits: 1 cup black raisins, ¾ cup white raisins, ¼ cup chopped dates, and ¼ cup chopped cherries.

2

Add 1 cup of sugar and ½ cup of room temperature butter to the fruits.

3

Add ½ tsp orange zest and 1 cup of orange juice; mix well.

4

Cook the mixture on the stove until the sugar dissolves and the fruits soften.

5

Add ¼ tsp baking soda to the cooked fruit mixture and let it cool completely.

6

Caramelize 4 tbsp of sugar on low flame until it changes color, then add 2 tbsp of warm water and let it cool.

7

In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¾ tsp spice mix, and 2 pinches of salt.

8

Once the fruit mixture is cool, add 1 egg and mix well.

9

Combine the fruit mixture with the dry ingredients gradually, mixing gently.

10

Add the caramelized sugar syrup to the batter and mix well.

11

Fold in ¼ cup of chopped cashews and ¼ cup of chopped almonds.

12

Grease a 7-inch cake tin and line it with butter paper; pour the batter into the tin.

13

Tap the cake tin to release air bubbles and place it in a preheated oven at 160°C for 30-35 minutes.

14

If you don't have an oven, bake in a pan or kadai for about 45 minutes.

15

Let the cake cool completely for about 6 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Plum CakeHoliday Plum Cake

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