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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
320 g flour
½ teaspoon salt
3 heaped tablespoons powdered sugar
120 g cold butter
70 g cold lard
a few tablespoons ice water
1 kg plums
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons starch
½ teaspoon cinnamon
sugar for sprinkling

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

Mix flour, salt, and powdered sugar in a bowl.

2

Chop cold butter and cold lard into the mixture.

3

Add a few tablespoons of ice water and knead the dough until combined.

4

Divide the dough into two parts, one smaller and one bigger.

5

Wrap the dough in foil and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

6

Peel the plums and mix with powdered sugar, starch, and cinnamon.

7

Roll out the larger portion of dough and transfer it to the baking form using a rolling pin.

8

Add the plums on top of the dough in the form.

9

Roll out the smaller portion of dough and cut it into strips to create a grid on top of the plums.

10

Trim off excess dough and glue the edges to the form.

11

Brush the top with beaten egg or milk and sprinkle with sugar.

12

Place in the oven preheated to 200°C (392°F) and bake for about 40 minutes.

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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