At least once every plum season, an upside-down fruit cake is a must! This Upside-Down Plum Cake, delicately scented with orange zest, is a delicious bake that certainly won’t be making its last appearance on our table. Moist, soft and wonderfully rich
Italian ricotta plum cake is made with ricotta cheese blended directly into the batter. If you happen to have other fruit at home, such as peaches, apricots, blueberries or apples, they will work beautifully too. The cake contains only a small amount of fat and
There are probably as many recipes for knedle as there are for pierogi! 😉 I make plum knedle using a curd cheese dough based on my Mum’s recipe, and before that, my Grandma’s. I have always made them “by eye”, but for the purpose of the blog I finally weighed
Continuing with the almond and plum theme, here is a wonderfully rustic Italian almond plum cake. It comes together quickly and requires no mixer — simply combine the ingredients with a whisk. Thanks to the generous amount of ground almonds, the cake stays moist
Roasted plum ice cream — full of juice, deep fruity flavour and a beautiful pastel hue. For that lovely pinkish-purple colour, it’s best to use plums with dark red flesh (though any variety will work, just with a different shade). This is a Philadelphia-style ice cream
A classic cplum cake with a crumble topping. Perfect for autumn evenings, served with a glass of milk or a cup of tea – ideal for family and friends. For extra aroma, you can add finely grated orange zest to the batter – do give that version a try. It disappears from
This hazelnut, plum and chocolate cake is an incredible flavour combination. I have to admit, it’s been a while since I’ve had such a perfect trio – plums, nuts and chocolate complement each other beautifully, creating a fragrant, soft, moist and truly special cake.
A familiar, comforting crumble-style dessert. Quick, effortless and almost impossible to get wrong ;). Juicy blackberries and plums baked under a soft, cookie-like topping. Finished with flaked almonds, this cobbler bakes up beautifully golden – and tastes
A melt-in-the-mouth lemon tart with plums – a surprisingly perfect pairing! The rich filling, enriched with ground almonds and limoncello, sets this tart apart from a classic lemon tart. If I didn’t know the ingredients, I’d almost think it contained ricotta :).
Soft cinnamon buns with plums, made with juicy damsons and fresh orange zest for a subtle festive twist. Absolutely delicious! Baked spaced apart, they stay wonderfully soft and juicy, generously glazed and fresh for longer. Highly recommended!
A delicate and fluffy cake with plums and raspberries, made without baking powder. This is one of those cakes that rises thanks to whipped egg whites. It has a sponge-like texture but isn’t dry :). Definitely worth trying!
A delicious, moist plum cake that stays fresh for days. Not quite your ordinary plum cake — this one is made with cream cheese (such as Philadelphia), which gives it an incredibly soft and moist texture. It uses a generous amount of fruit, inserted
An irresistibly juicy and sweet plum tarte Tatin, glowing with autumn colours. Fragrant fruit, rich caramel, crisp puff pastry and — absolutely essential — a scoop of vanilla ice cream… that’s all you need for this wonderfully simple dessert. It works beautifully with
For many in France, a plum tart like this is a true taste of childhood — something that simply must be made during plum season. This French plum tart is wonderfully simple and quick to prepare, letting the flavour of sun-ripened plums shine. As they bake, the fruit becomes soft
The ultimate shortcrust tart, filled with plenty of plums and finished with a classic lattice top. Victoria plums pair beautifully with the warm aromas of orange, cinnamon and cardamom — this is one of those bakes that gently marks the end of summer and the beginning
This coconut cake with plums is one of the most wonderful butter cakes I’ve baked recently. The combination of plums, coconut and lemon might sound unusual at first, but once baked it’s impossible to resist. The cake is soft, moist and packed with fruit. Highly recommended.
A delicious autumn shortcrust cake with plums and hazelnuts. A wonderfully buttery base topped with plenty of juicy plums – no need to pre-bake the crust. Rich in flavour, beautifully scented with cinnamon and dusted with icing sugar after baking.
Easy plum cake is a wonderfully delicious bake, especially during the autumn season. A sweet, buttery cake topped with plums and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Simply bring the ingredients to room temperature and follow the recipe to enjoy a delicious homemade