Russian Plum Cake - Slivovyi Pirog Recipe

Name: Russian Plum Cake - Slivovyi Pirog
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces butter, room-temperature; 6 ounces superfine sugar; 1 lemon, zested; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon cider or 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour; 3 1/2 ounces potato flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 lb plum, washed, sliced in half and pitted; confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 ounces butter, room-temperature
6 ounces superfine sugar
1 lemon, zested
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon cider or 1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
3 1/2 ounces potato flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 lb plum, washed, sliced in half and pitted
confectioners' sugar (to garnish)

1
Heat oven to 350F/180C degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch pan with butter and sprinkle with cake or bread crumbs.
2
In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vinegar and vanilla until well incorporated.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours and baking powder. Add to the butter mixture and combine at low speed until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to the prepared pan, smoothing down the top.
4
Arrange the plums, cut side down, in a decorative pattern on the surface of the batter. Pushing down lightly on the plums. Bake 35 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean. Remove to a wire rack and let cool 20 minutes. Unmold and serve dusted with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces butter, room-temperature, 6 ounces superfine sugar, 1 lemon, zested, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Russian Plum Cake - Slivovyi Pirog 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.

Russian Plum Cake - Slivovyi Pirog

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