This easy and delicious Yogurt Plum Cake is simple to bake. It has a moist texture, tangy flavour, and the perfect balance of sweetness. This beautiful cake has golden brown fresh plums on top and a fluffy sponge, making it irresistible.
Yogurt plum cake has a unique combination of ingredients that results in a moist and tender crumb. The addition of yogurt not only adds a slight tanginess to this one bowl cake with sliced plums but also helps to keep it incredibly moist.
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The sweetness and slight sourness of the plums complement the tangy yogurt, creating a taste and flavour that is simply irresistible. Whether enjoyed as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast treat, yogurt plumcake is a versatile delicacy that people of all ages can enjoy.
Why you will love this Yogurt Plum Cake recipe?
Moist and Tender: Adding yogurt and oil keeps the cake moist and tender, making each bite a delightful experience.
Tangy and Sweet: The yogurt’s tanginess complements the plums’ sweetness, creating a perfect balance of flavours.
Versatile: This easy plum cake can be enjoyed as a dessert, a snack, or even a breakfast treat.
Easy to Make: The easy yogurt plum cake recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require complex or hard-to-find ingredients, making this one bowl yogurt cake accessible to all home bakers.
Ingredients used to make Plum Yogurt Cake
How to make Yogurt Plum Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
Slic the plums and keep them ready.
Whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Mix the Greek Yogurt, sugar, large eggs, oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and arrange the plum slices on top of the cake batter.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.
Allow the Yogurt plum cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the top of the cooled plum yogurt cake with powdered sugar. Slice and serve the cake.
Tips & Variations for Baking Yogurt Plum Cake
Use juicy, ripe plums for the best flavour and texture. You can use any variety of plums. Red plums, Yellow plums, Black plums and Purple plums work well and brighten the cake.
Be careful not to overmix the batter to prevent a dense cake.
Use unsweetened Greek Yogurt to make the cake. Sweetened yogurt will make the cake too sweet.
Use plain, full fat yogurt if you don’t have Greek Yogurt.
Experiment with different spices, such as cinnamon, lemon zest, orange zest or ground cardamom, almond extract for added depth of flavour.
Store the yoghurt plum cake at room temperature in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Alternatively, refrigerate the cake for an extended shelf life of up to one week.
Use the right pan to bake the cake. If you use a smaller pan ( 8 inch), make sure the pan is taller, giving enough room for the batter to rise. You might also have to increase the baking time for the cake to bake completely.
Serving Suggestions
For a decadent dessert, serve a slice of warm cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or tea for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Dust the top of this delicious cake with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch before serving.
Frequently asked questions
You can experiment with various fruits, such as peaches, apricots, or berries, to create different flavour profiles.
Yes, you can freeze the cake for 2-3 months. Wrap it well to prevent freezer burn, and thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.
For a crunch, chopped nuts such as silvered almonds or walnuts can be added to the batter.
Use any neutral oil like sunflower oil, vegetable oil or canola oil.
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Easy Yogurt Plum Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 & ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 4 Plums pitted and sliced
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt unsweetened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ cup Oil
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoon Powdered Sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the Greek Yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry to the bowl of wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and arrange the sliced plums on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.
- Allow the Yogurt plum cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, dust the top of the cooled plum yogurt cake with powdered sugar. Slice and serve the cake.