Damson Plum Crumble Cake

Damson Plum Crumble Cake

cake with a crunchy topping

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 50m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Temp.: 355 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

292
Calories
17.9g
Fat
54.3g
Carbohydrate
7g
Protein
64mg
Cholesterol
130mg
Sodium
Damson Plum Crumble Cake

Recipe Description

This Damson Plum Crumble Cake is a delicious way to use up plums this year. I love crumble cakes even more than I love a fruit crumble. This crumble cake is one of my favorite recipes – so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. I know you’ll love it if you try it!

To make this crumble cake, start by making cake batter and placing it in a cake pan. Wash, half and remove the stones from the plums and spread them over the dough, so they stick out slightly. As the cake bakes, prepare the crumble by mixing flour, ground almonds, cinnamon and sugar. Add cubes of cold butter and rub it in to get crumbs. Pour the crumble over the half-baked cake and bake it for another 25 minutes.

To make Damson Plum Crumble Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Damson Plum Crumble Cake

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a springform pan

    1 min
    Step 1 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Preheat the oven to 355 °F and lightly grease a springform baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix flour and baking powder

    1 min
    Step 2 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Mix 5 grams of baking powder with 150 grams of flour in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Cream butter and sugar and add egg

    3 min
    Step 3 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    In a separate bowl, cream 50 grams of butter with 50 grams of sugar. Add one egg and beat until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add flour and buttermilk

    3 min
    Step 4 - Damson Plum Crumble CakeStep 4 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Add the flour mixture and pour in 125 milliliters of buttermilk. Whisk until you have a smooth batter.

  5. 5

    Transfer batter to baking pan

    1 min
    Step 5 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Transfer the batter to the prepared springform pan and smooth.

  6. 6

    Prepare plums

    10 min
    Step 6 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Clean the plums and slice each one in half. Remove the stones and press the plum halves into the top of the dough so that they are slightly sticking out.

  7. 7

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 7 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Bake for 25 minutes.

  8. 8

    Make crumble

    1 min
    Step 8 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    As the cake cooks, prepare the crumble by mixing 50 grams of flour in a bowl with 35 grams of ground almonds, ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon and 35 grams of sugar.

  9. 9

    Add butter

    3 min
    Step 9 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Cut the butter into cubes and use your fingers to rub it into the dry ingredients.

  10. 10

    Top cake with crumble

    25 min
    Step 10 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and spread the crumble mixture on top. Return it to the oven to bake for 25 more minutes.

  11. 11

    Cool on a wire rack

    Step 11 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Damson Plum Crumble Cake

    Serve slightly warm topped with freshly whipped cream.

This Damson Plum Crumble Cake is a delicious cake with tea or coffee. I’m sure you’ll love it if you try it. Don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes if you make this one!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Fiona
March 28, 2025
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Yummy! I made this cake for a friend's birthday, and everyone loved it. So easy and delicious, I'll definitely make it again!

Pamela
October 29, 2024
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Wowed! This crumble cake became a favorite at my friends’ gathering. I’ve never seen everyone go back for seconds so quickly!

Bibi
October 27, 2024
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Oh la la! This Damson Plum Crumble Cake is a total game-changer! Made it for my fam and they went nuts over it! Super easy to throw together, and it's just packed with flavor. Reminds me of my grandma’s kitchen back in the day. 100% recommend!

Ryan Smith
September 6, 2024
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Superb! I made this cake for our anniversary, and it was a hit! The plums were so juicy, and the crumble topped it off perfectly. Everyone asked for seconds. It made our celebration even sweeter. Can’t wait to bake it again!

Rebecca Williams
September 4, 2024
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Making this Damson Plum Crumble Cake was such a joy. I baked it for a family gathering, and it vanished quickly. The flavors are incredible and the recipe is super simple.

Diana Smith
June 4, 2024
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Absolutely love this!

Daisy
November 20, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for my husband’s birthday—it was a hit with everyone.

Rachel
October 5, 2023
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OMG, this Damson Plum Crumble Cake is the bomb! Made it for our anniversary and my hubby couldn’t get enough. So easy and yum! Totally a winner! 🍰😍

Wendy Thompson
September 14, 2023
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Superb! Made this for a family get-together, and it was a hit! The kids loved it with ice cream. Simple and delicious, just like mom's recipe.

George
June 2, 2023
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Super yummy cake

Sophie91
January 23, 2023
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Absolutely superb! Made this for Sunday tea, family loved it!

Nancy Johnson
November 30, 2021
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I made this Damson Plum Crumble Cake last weekend and it was a hit! So simple to prepare. Using plums from my garden added a special touch. The crumble topping was just heavenly. I can't wait to bake it again for my family!

Jenna
October 3, 2021
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Amazing cake! Absolutely loved this recipe for Damson Plum Crumble Cake. My husband and I enjoyed it with coffee on a rainy Sunday. It was simple yet delicious, perfect for our cozy day in.

Nancy Smith
February 7, 2021
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OMG, this Damson Plum Crumble Cake is a total game changer! Made it for family game night and they devoured it. So simple yet super tasty! Can't wait to make it again! Thanks for this gem!

Gail
January 22, 2021
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Superb crumble cake! My kids beg for this whenever plums are in season. It's quick to whip up and brings back memories of my childhood baking with my mom. So glad I can pass this recipe down to my family.

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