Description
A delightful nutty cinnamon cake balanced with a tart plum filling, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 2 cups Plum Filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Prepare the plum filling by simmering chopped plums with sugar and lemon juice until thick.
- Divide batter between pans, adding half the plum filling to one layer before topping with the second.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Frost if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use whole wheat flour or substitute coconut oil for butter. A cream cheese frosting complements this cake beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cinnamon cake, plum filling, nutty dessert, baking, cake recipe
