This Healthy Plum Cake is an elegant alternative to the most requested plum torte recipe from The New York Times. Relying on dates and coconut sugar for natural sweetness and whole wheat and almond flour for plenty of fiber and protein, this healthier version of the famous dessert is equally delicious and easy to make.
You can make it with any fresh, sweet, ripe plums you like or have on hand. Also, the cake requires 15-something minutes of active prep time, and then your oven does the rest of the work. I like this best served with drizzles of icing on top, just before slicing. The simple icing is made with cashew butter, maple syrup, a drizzle of lemon juice and almond milk. Fruity, tender and moist, this cake works at all hours of the day.
To make the Healthy Plum Cake, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 325 °F (160 °C) and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Butter the sides. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together 1 cup butter and 1 cup coconut sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Fold in 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup almond flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and ½ tablespoon cinnamon until well combined.
Stir in ½ cup chopped dates.
Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
Arrange the plum slices in a circle pattern on top of the batter and slightly press them into the batter. Sprinkle the top with ¼ cup halved cashews.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes on a wire rack, before removing from the springform pan.
In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup cashew butter, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Gradually add in the almond milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Drizzle the icing over the cake. Slice and serve.
If you're on the hunt for a new plum cake this season, look no further. Loaded with fresh seasonal plums and wholesome ingredients, this Healthy Plum Cake is amazingly delicious. Give this recipe a go soon, and don’t forget to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram to share your baking projects with us.
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