This easy yogurt plum cake is a deliciously tender, moist cake, topped with a crown of fresh plums. This one bowl cake, takes just minutes to make with just a few ingredients.
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Equipment
electric mixer
Large mixing bowl
8 inch spring form pan
silicone spatula
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan) / 350F. Grease and line an 8 inch springform tin with baking paper.
Slice the plums in half then remove the pit (if it's tight, you can use a melon baller to cut it out). Slice each plum half into 4 wedges. Set aside.
In a large bowl, massage the lemon zest into the sugar.
Add the eggs and vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
With the beater on low, drizzle in the oil then add the yoghurt and beat that in too.
Finally, sift over dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) and beat on low until just combined. 6-8 seconds.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced plums in a circle on top.
Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out with just a crumb or two attached, but not wet batter.
Let it cool in the tin for 5 minutes, carefully transfer to a wire rack.
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Notes
Plum syrup: To make the syrup I've used here, combine 5 plums (cut in half), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon on a baking tray. Mix well, then bake for 30 minutes at 180C (160C fan) / 350F. Strain off the syrup that's created and you can discard the mushy fruit.
Which yogurt? Use full fat yogurt for the best flavour. Greek or plain yogurt are best.
Weigh ingredients: I always recommend weighing ingredients like flour and sugar. Weighing will give you the most accurate mixture and the best result. Kitchen scales are cheap and last a lifetime. Plus, less cups to wash up!
All ovens vary: What takes 55 minutes in my oven may take 50 or 60 in yours. Baking pan: If using a 9-inch cake pan, it will take slightly less time to bake.
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