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Traybake Plum Sponge Cake

Traybake Plum Sponge Cake, a fantastic Autumn dessert made with a light vanilla sponge and topped with fresh and juicy plums, quick and easy to make, and absolutely delicious. This traybake dessert is a big hit with my family, it's cheap to make, and such a crowd pleaser for any party.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 35 slices
Calories: 87kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g granulated sugar
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 100 ml milk
  • 250 g self-raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 18 ripe plums

Instructions

  • Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks.
  • In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you get a creamy paste.
  • Pour in the milk and oil, and continue to mix.
  • Sift in the flour, and add the vanilla extract.
  • Mix again to get a smooth paste.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks.
  • Use a spatula to gently incorporate the egg whites into the batter.
  • Line a large baking tray with non-stick paper, and pour the batter in.
  • Cut the plums in half and pit them, then arrange each half on top of the batter, making sure they are close to each other.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Dust with icing sugar, then cut into squares.

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Notes

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  • Dusting the plums in flour might seem like a strange step to follow, but that helps keep the plums at the top, rather than sink at the bottom of the sponge.
  • The plums can be replaced with apricots, peaches, cherries and sweet cherries, and even grapes. Just follow the same steps, and keep an eye on the oven, as different ovens can bring different results.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg