How to Make Peach and Plum Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to indulge in fresh, juicy fruits, and what better way to do so than by incorporating them into a delicious dessert? This Peach and Plum Cake recipe is the perfect way to showcase the natural sweetness of these seasonal fruits in a mouthwatering, moist cake. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, or simply craving a sweet treat, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 extra large eggs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 medium ripe plums, pitted and sliced
  • 3 large ripe peaches - peeled, pitted, and sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch square cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar and 1 stick butter together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Add yogurt and vanilla extract; mix until batter is smooth. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the batter and mix until just combined. Combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  • Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and sprinkle with 1/2 of the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Top batter with plums and peaches; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour, making sure not to overbake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    293 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 142mg