Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies Recipe

Indulge in the magic of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake with this exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy Cake! A delightful loaf cake bursting with juicy plums and a buttery streusel topping, perfect for a sophisticated afternoon tea or a special celebration. This recipe blends classic baking techniques with a touch of whimsy, creating a dessert that's as enchanting as its namesake.

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 742.1 kcal

Protein 28g

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Ingredients for Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies

Dry Yeast
Milk
Lemon, Zest Of
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for streusel)
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Red Plums
Ground Almonds
Dark Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar

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How to Make Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies

**Activate Yeast:** In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let stand for 10-15 minutes until foamy.
**Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large bowl, cream together the lemon zest, sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
**Add Eggs:** Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
**Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
**Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
**Add Yeast Mixture:** Gently stir in the yeast mixture.
**Knead Dough:** Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
**First Rise:** Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
**Preheat Oven:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
**Shape and Rise:** Gently transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 15-20 minutes, or until almost doubled.
**Arrange Plums:** Arrange the plum halves on top of the dough.
**Make Streusel Topping:** In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
**Add Streusel:** Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the plums.
**Bake:** Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil.
**Cool:** Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

201g

Fat

66g

Carbs

37g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies?

Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies?

Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies has approximately 742.1 calories per serving, with about 28 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates and 42 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies?

The key ingredients for Cake Of The Sugar Plum Fairies are Dry Yeast, Milk, Lemon, Zest Of, Sugar, Butter, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.