Plum & Almond Buttermilk Cake | Latvian Plum Cake Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and lower in saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional nutrients.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

plums

🥗Healthier: peaches

💰Cheaper: apricots

Peaches provide a similar sweetness and texture.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Wash and slice the plums in half, removing the pits.

Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until smooth.

Fold in the sliced plums gently into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs and chopped almonds on top for texture.

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Serve with a dollop of cream if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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