Plum Cake using a Cecotec
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Imagine sinking your fork into a slice of soft plum cake, where the sweet, juicy plums are like little jewels nestled in a fluffy cloud of batter. This delightful dessert hails from the heart of Europe, where plums are revered for their luscious flavor and versatility. The origins of this recipe can be traced back to rustic kitchens where bakers would use what was in season, leading to adaptations that vary from region to region. Did you know that plums have been cultivated for over 2,000 years? That's right! So, not only do you get to indulge in a heavenly treat, but you’re also enjoying a piece of history with every bite. Top it off with a dusting of icing sugar and a sprinkle of flaked almonds for that extra crunch, and you've got a dessert that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate!
Ingredients
- 125 g Butter
- 125 g Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 125 g Flour t55
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Baking powder
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
- 300 g Plum
- 2 Tablespoon(s) Icing sugar
Steps
Cake Batter
- Add 125 g of butter, 125 g of granulated sugar, 2 eggs in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Add 125 g of flour t55, 1 teaspoon(s) of baking powder, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 0°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a bowl.
Add Plums
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Grease and flour a cake pan
- Cut in two, pit, sliced, and add 300 g of plum on a cutting board.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in a cake mold.
- Arrange the sliced plums evenly over the batter.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a serving plate.
Final Touches
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoon(s) of icing sugar on a plate.
