To prepare a delicious cake with plums and nuts, we will start by ensuring that all the ingredients are at hand and that we have a clean and organized workspace. Everything will begin with the butter, which is essential to leave at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This way, when we mix it with the sugar, it will become a light and fluffy foam, giving the cake a soft and moist texture.
In a large bowl, we add the softened butter and sugar, then we start mixing at medium speed. After a few minutes, when we have obtained a creamy mixture, we will add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to mix. It is important that each egg is well incorporated before adding the next one. After all the eggs are integrated, we add the yogurt, which will bring extra moisture and enhance the flavor.
Now, let’s take care of the dry ingredients. In another bowl, we sift the flour together with the baking powder and add the sugar with vanilla paste, which will give the cake a delightful aroma. These dry ingredients will be gradually incorporated into the wet mixture, mixing gently with a spatula to avoid losing air in the composition.
After obtaining a homogeneous dough, it is time to add the chopped nuts. These will bring a crunchy taste and a pleasant texture. We mix carefully to distribute them evenly in the dough.
Now we prepare the round baking pan with a diameter of 26 cm. We generously grease it with butter, then line it with flour, ensuring that the dough will not stick. We pour the mixture into the pan, leveling it with a spatula. On top, we place the halved plums, which can be used fresh or thawed, well drained of juice. We gently push them into the dough so that they integrate perfectly into the cake.
With the oven preheated to a medium temperature, we place the pan inside and let the cake bake for 35-40 minutes. It is important to monitor the cake and perform the toothpick test; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. We carefully take it out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.
Before serving, we dust the cake with sugar, adding a touch of magic and elegance. This plum and nut cake is perfect as a dessert but can also be enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack. Enjoy your meal!
In a large bowl, we add the softened butter and sugar, then we start mixing at medium speed. After a few minutes, when we have obtained a creamy mixture, we will add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to mix. It is important that each egg is well incorporated before adding the next one. After all the eggs are integrated, we add the yogurt, which will bring extra moisture and enhance the flavor.
Now, let’s take care of the dry ingredients. In another bowl, we sift the flour together with the baking powder and add the sugar with vanilla paste, which will give the cake a delightful aroma. These dry ingredients will be gradually incorporated into the wet mixture, mixing gently with a spatula to avoid losing air in the composition.
After obtaining a homogeneous dough, it is time to add the chopped nuts. These will bring a crunchy taste and a pleasant texture. We mix carefully to distribute them evenly in the dough.
Now we prepare the round baking pan with a diameter of 26 cm. We generously grease it with butter, then line it with flour, ensuring that the dough will not stick. We pour the mixture into the pan, leveling it with a spatula. On top, we place the halved plums, which can be used fresh or thawed, well drained of juice. We gently push them into the dough so that they integrate perfectly into the cake.
With the oven preheated to a medium temperature, we place the pan inside and let the cake bake for 35-40 minutes. It is important to monitor the cake and perform the toothpick test; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. We carefully take it out of the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.
Before serving, we dust the cake with sugar, adding a touch of magic and elegance. This plum and nut cake is perfect as a dessert but can also be enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
220 g butter, 180 g sugar, 4 eggs, 250 g flour, 1 small cup of walnut kernels, 1 baking powder, grated lemon peel, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar with vanilla pods, halved plums (I had some frozen ones and used those), powdered sugar.