Best 4th of July Desserts: Plum Cake (39+ Tasty Recipes To Make This Independence Day!)
Best 4th of July dessert recipes so you can celebrate with some of my favorite festive treats that are guaranteed to be a hit! Any of these desserts would be fabulous for Independence Day BBQs, cookouts, potlucks, or just getting the family together to watch fireworks. Try a few of these recipes and create a full table of 4th of July desserts that will impress your guests and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!
1 ½teaspoonmixed spice(or apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice)
½teaspoonsalt
1lbplums(pitted and quartered, *see note)
1-2tablespooncoarse sugar(optional- turbinado, demerara, or organic sugar will work as well)
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan (*see note).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to mix on low.
Add the baking powder, mixed spice, and salt, and continue to mix until thoroughly combined. Alternate between adding the flour and milk, just gradually pouring in small portions at a time as you mix. Continue until smooth. (The batter should be thick.)
Transfer the batter to your greased springform pan and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Arrange the plums on top of the batter skin-side-up in a circular pattern so they cover a majority of the surface. Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of coarse sugar over the plums if desired.
Bake your plum cake for 55-65 minutes or until the top is golden and the center of the cake is set.
When ready, remove the cake from the oven. While it is still hot, run a knife around the outside edge of the cake and remove the springform. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled you may slice and serve your plum cake.
Notes
If you don't have a springform pan, a 9-inch cake or pie pan can be used instead but you will need to serve your plum cake directly from the pan.
I used 3 large plums for this recipe. If using smaller plums, you may need to use more. Shoot for about a pound of plums regardless of size.
Storing: Your plum cake will keep just fine at room temperature for up to 3 days when placed in an airtight container.
Freezing: To freeze your plum cake, wrap it twice with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place it in a freezer bag. It should be enjoyed within 3 months. Transfer to the fridge to thaw overnight.