Plum Streusel

Plum Streusel is a delightful dessert combining a light, tender white fruit cake base with sweet, tangy stewed plums and a crisp, buttery crumble topping. Its layers of flavour and texture make it both comforting and visually inviting, perfect for casual treats or special occasions. Serve it warm with cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel for a truly indulgent experience.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 10

Servings Portions

Ingredients

The cake base:

200 g plain flour
150 g caster sugar
125 g unsalted butter softened
3 large eggs free range
1 tsp baking powder
50 ml milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

The stewed plums:

500 g plums pitted and chopped
50 g caster sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon optional

The crumble topping:

100 g plain flour
50 g brown sugar
75 g unsalted butter cubed
50 g rolled oats optional for extra texture

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
200 g plain flour, 150 g caster sugar, 125 g unsalted butter, 1 tsp baking powder
Add the eggs one at a time, then fold in the flour and baking powder, followed by the milk and vanilla extract.
3 large eggs, 50 ml milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pour into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
In a saucepan, combine the chopped plums, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until the fruit softens and releases its juices. Allow to cool slightly.
500 g plums, 50 g caster sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cinnamon
In a mixing bowl, rub the butter into the flour and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats if using.
100 g plain flour, 50 g brown sugar, 75 g unsalted butter, 50 g rolled oats
Cut the top layer off the cake if desired. Spread the stewed plums evenly over the cake, then sprinkle the crumble topping generously on top.
Return to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crumble is golden and crisp.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving the Plum Streusel.

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