Plum Cake

12 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 55 m Total: 1 h 5 m Beginner
5.0/5 (1)
This is a very delicious spiced cake made with baby food plums, cinnamon, and cloves. It goes great with good coffee and good company. C’est la bonne compagnie!

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup Wesson oil
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 small jars of "plums with tapioca" baby food

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients well until combined.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool in pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why did my cake stick to the bundt pan?

A: Make sure to thoroughly grease and flour every nook and cranny of the bundt pan, and let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting. If it still sticks, run a thin knife around the edges to loosen it.

Q: Can I tell when the cake is done without a toothpick?

A: The cake should pull away slightly from the sides of the pan and spring back when lightly pressed. The top should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Tips and Techniques

The baby food plums keep this cake incredibly moist, so it stores well for several days at room temperature in an airtight container. For extra flavor, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple glaze before serving.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • baby food plums with tapioca: plum jam or prune baby food
  • Wesson oil: any neutral vegetable oil or canola oil
  • self-rising flour: all-purpose flour plus leavening

Equipment Needed

  • bundt pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • toothpick for testing doneness