Plum Streusel Cake
Local plums, grown in the nearby orchards, are a delightful and nutritious addition to our diets. These succulent stone fruits are not only bursting with flavor, but they also come packed with various health benefits. Plums are an excellent source of dietary fiber, helping to maintain a healthy digestive system and prevent constipation. They are also known for their high vitamin C content, which boosts our immune system and supports collagen production for healthy skin. Furthermore, local plums are rich in antioxidants, such as phenolic compounds, which play a vital role in reducing inflammation and protecting against chronic diseases. With their sweet-tart taste and impressive nutritional profile, local plums are a true treasure, adding both flavor and wellness to our culinary adventures.
Enjoy a delicious cake made with fresh blue plums from Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada. This moist cake has a sweet taste that combines well with the tartness of the plums. Each bite reveals the vibrant red plums under a crispy topping. This cake perfectly captures the flavors of the region and is a delightful treat to enjoy this season.
Plum Streusel Cake
By Zosia Culinary Adventures | Date: September 21, 2023
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Baking Time: 50-55 minutes
Yield: 12 servings (could be sliced into 20 small squares)
Ingredients:
250 g soft unsalted butter
1 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1.5 cups all purpose flour
0.5 cup potato flour
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sour cream, room temperarture
500 g blue plums or Italian plums, cut into eighths, pits removed (weight of prepared plums)
For the Streusel:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F or 177° C.
Wash plums, remove pits and cut each half into 4 quarters. The smaller the pieces the more flavor is added to the cake.
In a large bowl, sift flours with baking powder. Separate egg yolks from egg whites.
Cream butter with sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add in egg yolks and sour cream. Combine until smooth. Add the flour mixture. With spatula mix in the flour until partially combined.
Whisk egg egg whites until soft peak is formed. Gently fold the egg whites into the mixture to form a cake batter. Batter will be very thick.
Scoop out he cake batter into a lined baking pan size 23x33cm. Use your hands or spatula to evenly spread the batter in the pan
Top the cake with plum pieces, skin facing down. Gently press the plums into the batter.
To make the streusel: Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and use your fingers to bring it all together. Work with the mixture until it's thoroughly combined and forms a rough sand and clumpy texture. Sprinkle the streusel over the top of the cake.
Place cake in the oven and bake for 50 minute or until toothpick comes out dry.
Allow the cake to cool down.
Enjoy it!
Nutrition Facts per One Serving🧡
Calories 492 | Fat 26.3 g \ Saturated Fat 16.2 g\ Cholesterol 94 mg\ Sodium 74 mg\ Total Carbohydrate 62.7g\ Dietary Fiber 1.5g\ Total Sugars 36.7g\ Protein 4.6 g \ Vitamin D 8 mcg\ Calcium 59 mg\ Iron 2 mg\ Potassium 244 mg
