Plum Bundt Cake

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Step into a sweet slice of history with this nostalgic Plum Bundt Cake, a cherished treasure from my grandma’s 1970s recipe box! Originally made with plum baby food, I’ve updated this classic with pureed plums and it tastes just like Grandma's.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Course: Cakes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 1970's plum cake, plum baby cood cake

Servings:

Calories: 661kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
15 ounce whole purple plums drained
1 cup walnuts toasted and chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Drain the plums, discarding the syrup. Remove the pits from the and puree them in a food processor until smooth.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until combined.
Next, add the pureed plums into the batter mixture, until incorporated.
With the mix off, add all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
Mix just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
Butter and flour a 10-cup bundt pan, pour in the cake batter, and smooth out the top. Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Loosen the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Room Temperature: Wrap the cooled cake tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container. It will keep fresh at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for 6- 7 days.
Freezing: For longer storage, wrap the cake in multiple layers of plastic wrap, place it in a freezer bag or foil, and freeze for up to six months. Thaw to room temperature before serving.
Icing: Dust with powdered sugar or make a quick powdered sugar glaze and pour over the cooled cake.
Loaf Pan: This recipe makes a small bundt cake and can also be baked in a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. The baking time may be 10- 15 minutes longer, bake until a toothpick inserted in the center, comes out clean.

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