The Yogurt Plum Cake is a moist and delicious recipe featuring some juicy plums. Made with only 6 ingredients, this is a great go-to dessert for the whole family. It is also very versatile which is totally a selling point for me, do you agree? Preparation only involves a bowl, can you believe it? The yogurt pot is your measure.
Once you make this super easy yogurt cake once, you will make it again again, swapping plums for other fruits as the season dies down in August. The yogurt in the cake guarantees moisture and fluffiness. If you loved my flourless almond cake, you will love this one too as the texture is close.
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How To Prepare A Yogurt Plum Cake
The steps to making this cake are really simple and it is actually a great recipe for kids to prepare on this own too. There is no measure, weighing involved and also, no special equipment. The yogurt pot will be your best friend throughout the recipe.
Now, go and grab a bowl.
Gather your ingredients, You most likely have them all in your kitchen!
- Eggs
- Yogurts: you can use either regular or Greek yogurt. I used the vanilla flavoured ones but any other flavour would work. If you would like less sugar in your cake, use plain yogurt and add vanilla extract.
- Sugar: white or brown sugar works.
- All purpose flour
- Butter: can be substituted with olive oil
- Baking powder
First, crack the eggs and whisk them. To them, add the yogurt and stir well until combined. You are already halfway as you have gathered all your wet ingredients.
Next, add in 2 yogurt cups of sugar and 4 of flour. Mix some more! Now, scoop some butter and put it in 15 seconds in the microwave, you should have about a yogurt cup of melted butter. Add it to the batter with some baking powder.
Now, in a buttered cake pan, let's finish the plum yogurt cake: pour the batter and add slices of plum.
Lastly, bake it and you need to try to resist until it cools down!
Spoiler alert: it will smell amazing within minutes in the house!
FAQ
The yogurt and its acidity mixed with the baking soda guarantees a moist and spongy cake! Light and delicious, the base of this cake is perfect to be paired with fruits whether baked in the cake or fresh ones added on top.
Think sponge cake but with a little tangy note, even more so if you use a Greek yogurt I find.
Yes, you can use dairy-free yogurts. I have not tried it myself but the consistency is the same.
Of course, whatever rocks your boat! However, make sure it is a flavour that goes with the plums or swap fruits. This recipe is developed with a vanilla flavour so the balance of sugar is just perfect.
You can keep it in an air-tight container for 2 to 3 days maximum if it survives that long!
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Super Easy Yogurt Plum Cake
Equipment
- Large bowl
- 8-inch pan, greased.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 vanilla yogurt (100g each)
- 2 yogurt cups sugar
- 4 yogurt cups flour
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 plums
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 425F.
- In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them.
- Then, add the yogurts and stir well until combined.
- Add in 2 yogurt cups of sugar. Mix some more.
- Then, add the 4 measures of flour. Incorporate well!
- Now, melt the scooped butter and add it to the batter with the baking powder.
- In a buttered oven dish, pour the batter evenly.
- Wash the plum and cut them into quarters, place them on the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife comes out clean from the center of the cake.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Gloria says
Loving the look of this rustic cake. What a great addition to the brunch menu. I would for sure eat cake for breakfast.
Mélanie says
Cake for breakfast is the best!
Lauren Michael Harris says
Plums are one of my favorite fruits. This cake looks simple and delicious - perfect for summer!
Mélanie says
Yes, simple and almost no dishes! Winning combo :)
Liz says
I love substituting yogurt for other ingredients when baking.
Mélanie says
Me too! Makes the cake so moist!
Chef Dennis says
This Yogurt Plum Cake is absolutely gorgeously delicious! I can imagine the sweet smile of my wife while eating this tasty cake.
Mélanie says
Thank you Dennis!
Allyssa says
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe! Super easy to make and really tasty! Will surely have this again!
Mélanie says
So glad you like it Allyssa!
Sharon says
This is a deliciously sweet cake that is so simple to make. The yogurt makes the cake so moist.
Mélanie says
Yes, the yogurt is such a great ingredient to bake with!
Anaiah says
This cake was so delicious and so moist! I loved all the flavors in this yogurt plum cake and loved how simple to make it was. Definitely trying this recipe again with more of my favorite fruits!
Mélanie says
Thank you so much Anaiah!
Marisa Franca says
We love fruit desserts and this rustic cake was beyond simple and good. I didn't even need to get my measuring cups dirty. When I was done with the yogurt cup I just threw it away. I did scoop a bit of homemade vanilla ice cream on the warm cake. It was so good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ramona says
I love making plum cake so so much, and this recipe is definitely one that I have to try out! A scoop of ice cream would definitely be added to this dessert on the side once I make it. Thank you for sharing this recipe, I cant wait to try this out!
Heidy says
This Yogurt Plum Cake is a moist and delicious recipe that I will be making AGAIN AND AGAIN---yes, I was screaming out of excitement!!!! I have one last piece hidden in my refrigerator wait for my coffee to brew! I'm not sharing it---lol
Mélanie says
Yogurt Plum cake and coffee is a match made in heaven, we speak the same language Heidy!