Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups (280g)
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (10g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Ginger: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Pitted and diced plums: 1 cup (150g)
- Coarsely chopped walnuts: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Coffee glaze (recipe below)
Coffee Glaze Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g)
- Strong brewed coffee: 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the plums and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the coffee glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, strong brewed coffee, and vanilla extract.
- When the cake is done, let it cool for a few minutes before drizzling with the coffee glaze.
Nutritional Information (per slice):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and flavorful coffee cake
- Studded with sweet plums and crunchy walnuts
- Topped with a rich and aromatic coffee glaze
User Comments:
- "This coffee cake is absolutely delicious! The combination of coffee, plums, and walnuts is perfect." - Jane Doe
- "I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack." - John Smith
- "The coffee glaze really takes this cake to the next level. It's the perfect finishing touch." - Mary Jones
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a stronger coffee flavor in the glaze, use a stronger brewed coffee.
- If you don't have any strong brewed coffee, you can use instant coffee dissolved in water.
- You can substitute any other type of nut for the walnuts, such as pecans or almonds.
- To make the cake gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.
