Vida Recetas Editorial
This sponge cake with plums is an easy and delicious recipe, perfect for making the most of the fruit season. Originating from European home baking, this cake stands out for its fluffy texture and the sweet-sour touch of plums, which caramelize slightly in the oven. It is ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or even as a light dessert served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
The batter is made with basic ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, egg, and natural yogurt, which gives it unbeatable moisture. The cinnamon and brown sugar on top create a crunchy crust that contrasts with the tender interior. This recipe is perfect for beginners, as it requires no complicated techniques or electric mixer.
There are variations: you can replace plums with other stone fruits like peaches or apricots, or add nuts for an extra touch. It is traditionally served warm, dusted with powdered sugar, and pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. Follow the steps and enjoy a spectacular homemade cake.
Prep
45 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
8
Sift the flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a bowl and mix.
In another bowl, mix the pomade butter with the sugar and mix it.
Add an egg to the butter/sugar mixture and beat until you get a homogeneous mass.
Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter bowl and stir.
Add two tablespoons of natural yogurt to the mixture and continue whisking.
Add another third of flour to the mixture and beat.
Add the rest of the yogurt and mix again.
Add the last third of flour and mix everything well.
Spread butter and flour in a removable mold so that the cake does not stick to us.
Put the mixture in the mold and smooth out the top of the dough.
Remove the bones from the plums and cut them into slices.
Place the plum slices on top of the dough and sprinkle it with brown sugar.
In the preheated oven at 180º, place the cake and leave it for approximately 45 minutes.
We take it out of the oven and once it is cold we can unmold it and serve it.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 45 minutes and the cooking time is 45 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 8 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
