Cake of the Sugar Plum Fairies Recipe

Name: Cake of the Sugar Plum Fairies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons dry yeast; 5 ounces warm milk; 1 lemon, zest of; ½ cup sugar; 5 tablespoons softened butter; 2 eggs; 2 ½ cups flour; 1 pinch salt; 2 lbs red plums, washed and sliced 1/4-inch thick (don't peel the plums, it looks prettier with the skin on them); ½ cup butter; 2 ¼ cups flour; 1 cup ground almonds; ½ cup dark brown sugar; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons dry yeast
5 ounces warm milk
1 lemon, zest of
½ cup sugar
5 tablespoons softened butter
2 eggs
2 ½ cups flour
1 pinch salt
2 lbs red plums, washed and sliced 1/4-inch thick (don't peel the plums, it looks prettier with the skin on them)
½ cup butter
2 ¼ cups flour
1 cup ground almonds
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 lemon, zest of

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For the cake:
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In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast into the warm milk.
3
Allow it to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
4
With an electric mixer, cream the lemon zest, sugar and butter until fluffy.
5
Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
6
Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl.
7
Make a well in the flour and add the egg mixture.
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Knead until mixed well.
9
Pour in the yeast mixture.
10
Continue to knead until the dough is soft and pliable, then allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
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You want it to rise and bubble.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray a 9-inch cake loaf pan (or a muffin pan) with cooking spray and transfer the dough to the pan (or divide it between the molds).
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Set it aside in a warm place for 15 minutes or until it rises above the edge of the molds.
15
Arrange the plums on top.
16
For streusel topping, melt butter in a small saucepan, add the other ingredients and stir with a spoon until mixed well.
17
Sprinkle on top of the plums, brush with butter.
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Bake for 15 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.

1460

kcal

Calories

Fat

201

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons dry yeast, 5 ounces warm milk, 1 lemon, zest of, ½ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Cake of the Sugar Plum Fairies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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