Chocolate Plum Cake
4.1 from 17 votes
Easy to make and delicious!
6-8
servings
10
minutes
40
minutes
Ingredients
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1 cup flour
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1 cup sugar
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4 large eggs
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¼ cup chocolate spread
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1/3 cup butter
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3 tablespoons bitter cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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A pinch of salt
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1 pound ripe or very-ripe plums, coarsely chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and lightly grease an ovenproof loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes, until slightly frothy (an electric whisk works well).
- Pour the eggs into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the chocolate spread and cook for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture to the batter and mix until uniform. Fold in the coarsely chopped plums.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Let the cake cool before slicing to preserve its texture.
- For serving, drizzle slices with maple syrup and garnish with fresh blueberries and chopped nuts if desired.
I followed the directions, ensuring the chocolate and plums were distributed evenly through the batter. As it baked, the kitchen filled with the inviting aroma of chocolate.
After cooling and slicing, the cake revealed a moist, tender crumb. The contrast between tart-sweet plums and deep chocolate created a balanced, satisfying bite—rich but not overpowering.
This loaf is an ideal dessert for chocolate-and-fruit lovers: simple to prepare, easy to share, and delicious served plain or topped with a drizzle of syrup, fresh fruit, or chopped nuts.