Quick plum cake with crumble

To prepare this cake, you need classic ingredients that everyone usually finds in their kitchen: flour, sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, and fresh plums. First, a fluffy mass based on eggs, sugar, and melted fat is prepared, then dry ingredients are added and everything is gently mixed. The fruit is placed on top of the cake, and the whole thing is sprinkled with the previously prepared crumble.

During baking, the crumble becomes golden and crunchy, and the plums release juice, thanks to which the cake gains moisture and an intense flavor. It tastes best while still slightly warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar, although it can just as well be served cold.

How to make plum cake?

Plums are one of the most rewarding fruits for home baking. Their natural sweetness and slight acidity perfectly break the flavor of the fluffy cake, and in combination with the crunchy crumble, they create a dessert that is hard to beat. Plum cake with crumble is a true classic of Polish cuisine: simple, universal, and always tasty. Thanks to a simple recipe, you can prepare it without special confectionery skills, and the result will certainly delight household members and guests!

Recipe

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 cups of wheat flour
• 3 eggs
• 150 g sugar
• 100 g melted butter or oil
• 1 cup of natural yogurt or kefir
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• pinch of salt

For the crumble:

• 100 g wheat flour
• 70 g cold butter
• 50 g sugar (white or cane)
• optional: a teaspoon of cinnamon

Fruit:

• approx. 500 g fresh or frozen plums (halves, pitted)

Step-by-step preparation

1. Prepare the plums – wash them, remove the pits and cut into halves.
2. Make the cake – in a bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the yogurt and melted butter, and finally the flour mixed with baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix everything gently.
3. Prepare the crumble – combine the flour with sugar and cold butter, rubbing with your fingers until a lumpy consistency is obtained.
4. Assembling the cake – pour the cake batter into a baking tray or springform pan, place the plum halves on top and sprinkle with crumble.
5. Baking – put the cake in a preheated oven (180°C, top-bottom) and bake for about 40–45 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown and the center is dry in the toothpick test.
6. Serving – after cooling, you can dust with powdered sugar and serve with a cup of coffee or tea.

Tips

• If you are using frozen plums, do not thaw them before baking – simply coat them lightly in flour so they do not release excess juice.
• It is worth adding a bit of cinnamon or vanilla to the crumble to give the cake an aromatic character.
• If you want the cake to be fluffier, replace part of the wheat flour with cake flour or add a bit of pudding powder to the batter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can plum cake be frozen? Yes, just cool it down well, cut into pieces, and freeze in an airtight container.

How long does the cake stay fresh? Stored in an airtight container in a cool place, it tastes good for 2–3 days.

Can other fruits be used instead of plums? Of course – apples, pears, apricots, or blueberries work great.

How to check if the cake is baked? It is best to do a toothpick test: if it comes out dry after being inserted and removed, the cake is ready.