Description
This Yogurt Plum Cake is light, moist, and full of juicy summer fruit. Made with full-fat Greek yogurt and fresh plums, it’s perfect for dessert, tea time, or even brunch.
Ingredients
240g (8.5 oz) plums (approx. 3 large), weight with stones
3 large eggs
250g (1 cup) plain Greek yogurt (full fat, unsweetened)
170g (¾ cup) granulated white sugar
120ml (½ cup) neutral oil (e.g. sunflower) or mild olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp vanilla essence or vanilla bean paste
225g (1¾ cup) plain (all-purpose) flour
2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan / 200°C / 356°F convection / 392°F.
2. Line a 20cm (8-inch) round springform cake tin with baking paper.
3. Wash, dry, pit and slice plums (halves, quarters, sixths, or eighths depending on size).
4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until fluffy.
5. Add yogurt, sugar, oil, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat to combine.
6. Sift in flour and baking powder. Mix until just combined (lumps are okay).
7. Pour batter into prepared tin and arrange plums on top.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
9. Cool in tin for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.
10. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use slightly under-ripe, firm plums to avoid soggy topping.
Works with various plum types: black, red, Italian prune, or sour damsons.
Full-fat Greek yogurt is essential for moisture and flavor. Avoid fat-free.
Batter may appear lumpy – do not overmix.
For color contrast, use red and yellow fleshed plums (e.g., Queen Garnet).
Can substitute lemon zest with orange or add cinnamon/ginger for autumn flavor.
To make a loaf version: Use 21x11x7cm (8x4x3 inch) tin; bake for 55–60 minutes.
Store at room temp for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months (wrap well).
Serve plain, or with Greek yogurt and honey, vanilla ice cream, cream, custard, or flaked almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 42mg