Shortbread Red Plum Cake Recipe

Name: Shortbread Red Plum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 2/3 cup flour; 50 g cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 6 red plums; 2 small bananas (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
10 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 eggs
2/3 cup flour
50 g cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
6 red plums
2 small bananas (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter or coat with cooking spray a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2
For the crust: In a food processor, add all the ingredients and pulse a few times. Pat the crust into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
3
Cut the plums in half and remove the pit, cut the bananas in small slices, sprinkle with a Tb of sugar, set aside.
4
For the Cake: Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
5
In the bowl of stand mixer (or hand held mixer), cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time and beating well, scraping the bowl if necessary, after each addition.
6
Add the flour mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Spread the batter over the shortbread base. Place the plums and bananas (if using) on top of the cake in rows of 4 or so, depending on their size. Do not worry if they seem to stick out, the batter rises around them. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Ready!

1215

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 10 tablespoons butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Shortbread Red Plum Cake 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.

Shortbread Red Plum Cake

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