Chocolate Plum Cake
6-8
servings10
40
minutesEasy to make and delicious!
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
¼ cup chocolate spread
1/3 cup butter
3 tablespoons bitter cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
A pinch of salt
1 pound ripe or very-ripe plums, coarsely chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an ovenproof loaf dish.
- In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt (use an electric whisk) for about 2 minutes.
- Pour whisked eggs in a bowl with dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat, add in chocolate spread and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add chocolate cream in a bowl with other ingredients and mix until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf dish and bake for 40 minutes.
Notes
- Let it cool before cutting it into slices.
- Drizzle the slices with maple syrup and top with fresh blueberries and chopped nuts.
Following the recipe instructions, I prepared the cake batter, making sure to incorporate the chocolate and plums evenly. The aroma of chocolate filled the air as the cake baked to perfection in the oven.
Once it was done, I eagerly sliced into the cake, revealing its moist and tender texture. The combination of rich chocolate and juicy plums was truly a match made in heaven. Each bite was a burst of flavor, with the sweetness of the plums complementing the decadence of the chocolate.
As I savored each mouthful, I couldn’t help but appreciate the harmony of flavors and the delightful indulgence that this cake provided. It was the perfect treat for anyone who loves a combination of chocolate and fruit.