Plum Buckle

Name: Plum Buckle
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 1 9x13-inch cake
Ingredients: 7 cups pitted and quartered plums; ⅔ cup butter, softened; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup white sugar; ½ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Rating: 4.64 stars

90 Ratings
78 Reviews
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We used to make this as a great way to sweeten the tart plums from the tree in our yard, but any plums will do. Great when served warm with vanilla ice cream.

By prettykitten

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 9x13-inch cake

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

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Step 2

Place the plums into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. In a large bowl, mash together 2/3 cup butter with 1 1/2 cup of white sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in 3 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Mix in the milk and vanilla extract to make a smooth batter. Pour the batter over the plums. Mix 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, 1/4 cup of flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl to make a crumbly topping; spread over the batter.
Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

522 calories; protein 6.8g; carbohydrates 80.9g; fat 20.1g; cholesterol 81.7mg; sodium 337mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (78)

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pelicangal

10/21/2010

Made this tonight for my DH and SIL, (sorry I don't care for desserts). They both gave this a solid 5 stars and said that it was really delicious. DH really wanted a second piece but he was already too full. I made this recipe exactly as posted. Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I will keep it in regular rotation, as it was fairly easy to make. Read More

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Brig

12/06/2011

We could taste the baking soda in this recipe. Read More

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90 Ratings

5 star values: 65
4 star values: 19
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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pelicangal

10/21/2010

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Bethany Weathersby

09/12/2011

Excellent plain or with vanilla ice cream! I'd recommend adding the milk one cup at a time so it doesn't splash everywhere when you mix it in. I'd also suggest not softening the butter in the topping and just cutting it into the mixed dry ingredients instead. If it's soft then the topping is very gooey and not crumbly at all. Tastes fine either way but it's just hard to glop the topping on the top of the batter if it's gooey. Read More

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Mark Hedahl

10/05/2010

I was looking for a new way to use our plums when I came across this recipe. This is the best plum desert I've had in a long time and everyone I fed it to thought it was fantastic. I did have to make one change thou I had to bake it an additional 10 minutes as the center wasn't done. I will diffinently use this one again next year when my plums are ready. Thanks for sharing Mark Read More

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fisherwoman

08/21/2012

Somebody complained about the taste of baking soda. I can't see anywhere in the recipe where it calls for baking soda. Read More

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AMANDAYVONNE

09/19/2011

I have never taken the time to rate a recipe but this one is so good I had to. I will definately be making it again (and would probably be good with many other kinds of fruit as well). The cake is nice and fluffy with a good flavor. The only change I made was a substituted part of the white sugar in the topping with brown sugar. Read More

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Brig

12/06/2011

We could taste the baking soda in this recipe. Read More

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basg101

08/24/2012

Just had a slice out of the oven and this was bursting with fruity goodness. It uses a LOT of plums so you may want to cut to 6 cups. Butter can be replaced with oil and oil and sugar can all be cut by 30% without affecting taste in the least. This would be fabulous hot with vanilla ice cream. Read More

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Nici

11/20/2011

Delicious! Didn't change a thing and didn't need to! Sweet tart crispy and soft all in one pan. Read More

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Monique

08/08/2012

Made this withfresh plums that had to be used up. OMG it was delicious! I served it warm with a bit of whipped cream on the side. This is definitely a keeper! Read More

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Plum Buckle

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 522.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 14 %

carbohydrates: 26 %

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 31 %

saturated fat: 61 %

cholesterol: 27 %

vitamin a iu: 20 %

niacin equivalents: 30 %

vitamin b6: 5 %

vitamin c: 15 %

folate: 18 %

calcium: 12 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 33 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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pelicangal

10/21/2010

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Bethany Weathersby

09/12/2011

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Mark Hedahl

10/05/2010

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fisherwoman

08/21/2012

Somebody complained about the taste of baking soda. I can't see anywhere in the recipe where it calls for baking soda.

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AMANDAYVONNE

09/19/2011

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Brig

12/06/2011

We could taste the baking soda in this recipe.

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basg101

08/24/2012

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Nici

11/20/2011

Delicious! Didn't change a thing and didn't need to! Sweet tart crispy and soft all in one pan.

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Monique

08/08/2012

Made this withfresh plums that had to be used up. OMG it was delicious! I served it warm with a bit of whipped cream on the side. This is definitely a keeper!

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