How to Make Plum Skillet Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Plum skillet cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for the summer months when plums are at their peak. This cake is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients, making it a great choice for a quick and satisfying dessert.

The combination of juicy, sweet plums and tender, buttery cake makes for a delightful treat that is sure to impress your family and friends. The cake is baked in a cast iron skillet, which gives it a beautiful golden crust and a slight...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • all-purpose flour, as needed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 medium ripe plums, pitted and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 8-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Butter an 8-inch cast iron or oven-proof skillet. Dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
  • Whisk together 1 cup flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Fan plum slices on top of batter, and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 376mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 73mg