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Yogurt plum cake on a cake stand.
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5 from 10 votes

Easy Yogurt Plum Cake

This yogurt plum cake combines the creaminess of yogurt with sweet plums for a moist and flavorful cake you'll want to make again and again. Everything comes together in one bowl for a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plain whole milk yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup avocado oil or any other neutral, mild-tasting oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 plums
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Add the yogurt, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract to a bowl and whisk until it is combined into a smooth custard.
  • To the same bowl, add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix until combined. It is okay if there are a few small lumps in the batter.
  • Slice the plums into thin slices and set them aside.
  • Grease a round 8-inch cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and use a spatula to smooth out the top. Evenly place the plum slices on top of the batter with as many slices as you'd like.
  • Bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the baking pan. It will slightly darken in color as it cools.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter when combining the wet and dry ingredients. It is okay if there are a few small lumps in the batter, but avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake texture.
  • Check on the cake at the 25-minute mark for doneness. The cake may seem light in color at first, but will slightly darken once it cools.
  • If you prefer more bursts of plum, pour half of the cake batter into the pan, top with plum slices, then pour the remaining batter on top, and then top with more plum slices.
  • If you don't have a round 8-inch cake pan, you may also bake this cake in an 8-inch brownie pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg

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