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Plum Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol  PHOTO BY: Mayas_Mama 

"This is a great cake for those who find the usual cakes too filling. This is great for entertaining as well as for the family. If this cake stays more than 24 hours, it should be kept refrigerated."
Plum Cake Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 22 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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Original recipe yield 1 -9 inch tube pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups plums, pitted and sliced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 inch tube pan.
  2. Separate the eggs. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in the egg yolks and the lemon zest.
  4. Stir together the flour and baking powder and then beat the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. There will only be a little over an inch of batter. Arrange the plums, skin side down, attractively over the batter.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until cake tests done. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving. Makes 6 servings.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2004 by Patricia 
Thank you for the recipe. The cake was very easy to make. I liked that it was light and not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2003 by CAROLYN T. 
One of my husband's favorite food. I too added sugar on top of the cake to add sweetness... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by lenihan5 
The cake is very good although I usually don't make recipes that reuire stiffening egg whites.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by Laura 
I'm not sure why this is getting such rave reviews. No one in my house really liked this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2004 by LUNARORA 
This cake is so yummy and light. It's perfect for a summer evening. My husband LOVED it and he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by LOIS J. ERRICSON 
Very good recipe. Enjoyed by all. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by Missy H 
This cake is delicious! I used a bread pan, as I didn't have a round cake pan, and it came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by PATZ2 
The cake itself was very very dry and even after coating the plums in brown sugar and 1/2 tsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2003 by JEMJEN24 
Excellent recipe! The whole family loved it. I did sprinkle the top with brown sugar. Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.86 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2003 by RUTANA 
Delicious! The plums I had were a little tart and the contrast with the batter was exquisite! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Plum Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 14

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 141

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 63mg
  • Sodium: 79mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2.4g

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