Nutrients per serving
- Protein: 5.0 grams
- Fat: 18.0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 61.0 grams
- Calories: 429
Plums
Plum Orange Cake
This wonderful cake made with blue plums is accented with orange and a touch of nutmeg. For a finishing touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with a little nutmeg.
Cooking Time: Not Available
Baking Time: 55 to 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (25 mL)granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL)cornstarch
- 12 oz (375 g)large Ontario Blue (Italian) Plums
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) orange-flavoured liqueur or orange juice concentrate
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) butter, softened
- 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely grated orange rind
- 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Cake:
Preparation:
In medium bowl, mix sugar with cornstarch. Slice each plum into about 6 wedges; discard pits. Toss plums in cornstarch mixture; stir in liqueur. Set aside.
Cake: In large bowl and using electric mixer, beat butter with sugar at high speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in orange rind. In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; beat slowly into butter mixture until well combined. Pour into 9-inch (2.5 L) springform or square cake pan, greased only on bottom.
Drain any liquid from plums; arrange slices in circular pattern on batter. Bake in 350ºF (180º) oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean and lightly browned. Let cool on wire rack for 10 minutes; remove ring from pan and let cool completely. Serve at room temperature.
