English Plum Cake
Category: Desserts
Servings: 1 cake
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour (00) | 250g |
| Granulated sugar | 250g |
| Eggs | 6 |
| Raisins (sultanas) | 150g |
| Raisins (sultanas) | 100g |
| Rum | 1 tbsp |
| Candied orange peel | 50g |
| Candied citron peel | 50g |
| Vanilla bean | 1 pod |
| Fine salt | 1 pinch |
| Lemon zest | 1 lemon |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Butter | 250g |
| Powdered sugar (for glaze) | 4 tbsp |
| Water (for glaze) | as needed |
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the sultana raisins and soaking them in a container of water to rehydrate them.
- In a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, beat the eggs together with 125g of the granulated sugar until they become fluffy and pale in color.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and the remaining sugar until smooth and well-combined.
- Carefully incorporate the whipped eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring gently until you achieve a smooth, uniform cream.
- Add the rum and the zest of one lemon into the mixture, continuing to stir to blend the flavors.
- Next, sift the flour and baking powder together, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod and add them to the batter, along with the candied orange and citron peels. Stir in about two-thirds of the soaked raisins, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Prepare a cake tin by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin, smoothing it out to ensure even distribution. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with hot water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, and the glaze reaches a smooth consistency.
- Once the plum cake is done and has cooled slightly, remove it from the tin. Gently brush the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to set and form a shiny, sweet coating.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy this rich and flavorful English Plum Cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and tangy citrus notes.
This recipe for English Plum Cake brings the rich tradition of classic English desserts right into your kitchen. The combination of rum, candied citrus, and raisins, paired with the delicate glaze, makes for a perfect treat that is perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent everyday dessert.
