Judy's Irresistible Plum Nutty Cake 🍰🍑

Indulge in the delightful sweetness of this easy-to-make Plum Nutty Cake! The combination of juicy plums and crunchy nuts creates a unique flavor profile that is simply irresistible. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just a cozy night in, this cake will definitely impress your guests. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side can elevate this cake to new heights! 🍨✨

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil (or a mix of oil and applesauce for a healthier twist)
• 2 jars baby food plums (about 16 oz total)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work beautifully)

Instructions

1. Prep Time: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a tube pan or bundt pan.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

   🌟 Pro Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients can help to aerate them and ensure a lighter cake.

3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the dry mixture, blending well.

4. Add the Plums: Stir in the baby food plums until well incorporated.

5. Add the Nuts: Fold in the chopped nuts for a satisfying crunch.

6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

   🎉 Let the cake cool completely before slicing to achieve clean cuts.

Variations

• Gluten-free: Substitute the self-rising flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add 1 tsp of baking powder.
• Nut-free: Omit the nuts or substitute with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a crunchy texture.
• Spiced Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or ginger for a warm kick.
• Fruit Twist: Swap baby food plums for other fruit purees like apples or peaches, adjusting spices as desired.

Storage Tips

• This cake stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
• Enjoy it slightly warmed or at room temperature, and it also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months! Just slice and wrap each piece in plastic wrap before freezing. ❄️

Bake up this scrumptious Plum Nutty Cake and brighten up your day! 🥳