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Tom Thumb Cake With Canned Plums Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Tom Thumb Cake, inspired by Oregon Fruit Products! This recipe features juicy canned plums baked into a moist and tender cake, topped with a luscious buttermilk icing. Easy to follow instructions and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Try it and let your taste buds sing!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 663.6 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Tom Thumb Cake With Canned Plums

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How to Make Tom Thumb Cake With Canned Plums

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and 2 cups drained canned plums, cut into halves or quarters.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. **Buttermilk Icing:** In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  9. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and reaches the soft-ball stage (235°F on a candy thermometer), about 15 minutes.
  10. Remove the cake from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  11. Slowly pour the hot buttermilk icing over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
  12. Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

227g

Fat

49g

Carbs

26g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Desserts Fruit Easy Cakes Pitted Fruit Plums Brunch 3 Steps Or Less