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Vanilla plum cake with whipped cream frosting is a moist, soft cake with juicy and irresistible plum compote filling which is frosted with whipped cream. The lightness of the whipped cream perfectly compliments the spongy vanilla cake with a fruity flavor from the plum compote filling.

Vanilla cake is moist and fluffy filled with plum compote and frosted with whipped cream for a light but decadent treat! This vanilla plum cake with whipped cream is a perfect cake for birthdays and a delicious cake to celebrate any special occasion.

I’m here today to share with you a tender, refreshing and flavorful homemade vanilla plum cake recipe! This classic vanilla plum cake is prepared with simple ingredients and super simple steps to follow. You definitely need to recreate one of your own for your family, friends and loved ones!

The best thing about this vanilla plum cake is, it’s so easy to whip up and using homemade plum compote makes it even more easier without compromising on the taste.

My vanilla plum cake has 3 layers. I add whipped cream into the moist and soft cake layers, then spread plum compote in every layer and frost the whole cake with whipped cream. With vanilla flavored sponge and plum compote spread in every layer, every slice is bursting with luscious plum flavor!

My son, who is a huge fan of all things cakes, was literally overjoyed when I made this oh-so-delicious vanilla plum cake that he came back for a third slice, and then I knew this cake is a keeper!

This vanilla plum cake is an egg base recipe. If you are looking for an eggless recipe please have a look at my eggless pineapple cake with whipped cream frosting recipe.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

● it’s a versatile recipe
● can be bake with or without egg
● It’s moist, soft and spongy
● It’s super easy to prepare.
● fuss free recipe with simple ingredients
● sweet but not overly sweet
● has a tender vanilla cake filled with plum compote and frosted with vanilla whipped cream.
● perfect for birthdays.
● great to make for any get-together at home or special occasions.
● perfect to be served as a dessert.

INGREDIENT TO MAKE VANILLA PLUM CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING:

FLOUR

All purpose flour (Maida) is used. You can use whole wheat flour or 50-50 ratio of all purpose flour and whole wheat flour.

LEAVENING AGENTS

Since it is an egg based recipe only BAKING POWDER is used. If you are making an eggless version you need to add ½ teaspoon baking soda to the recipe to help in giving a good rise to the cake.

SALT

You may use the regular salt or rock Salt. Salt helps in balancing the sweetness in cakes and desserts.

MILK

I have used full fat milk. You can use any milk. I always prefer whole milk as it gives extra richness to the cake.

EGG

This is an egg based recipe and uses 2 large eggs. To make the eggless version you can use the regular white vinegar or lemon juice and add ½ teaspoon baking soda to the recipe. The acidity from both will help with the perfect texture for the cake and make sure our eggless cake tastes and looks just as good as a cake made with egg. If you want an eggless recipe you can check my eggless pineapple cake, eggless vanilla cake, eggless lamington, and gluten free vanilla cake.

SUGAR

Regular white sugar is used here. If you want to go for a healthier sweetener, you can use brown sugar or cane sugar.

OIL

The recipe uses sunflower oil. You can use any neutral flavor oil.

ESSENCE

Vanilla extract is used in the recipe. You can use vanilla essence.

PLUM COMPOTE

I have used homemade plum compote. You can use finely chopped fresh plum or other fruit crush or spread either homemade or store bought.

FRESH PLUM

Few slices of fresh plum is used to decorate the cake. This is completely optional.

WHIPPING CREAM

I have used non dairy whipping cream from Rich Brand. You can use any brand of whipping cream or heavy cream as per your availability.

HOW TO MAKE VANILLA PLUM CAKE WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

This section shows how to make vanilla plum cake with whipped cream frosting with step-by-step pictorial instructions and details about the technique with a video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.

STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE VANILLA PLUM CAKE: WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

PREPARE THE OVEN AND PREPARE CAKE TIN

Preheat the oven to 180° C for 10 minutes with both filaments switched on. Line a 6 inches baking pan with parchment paper or simply grease the pan with oil or butter.

MAKE THE VANILLA CAKE

In a mixing bowl add in the eggs, sugar and vanilla essence. Beat the mixture for about 1 minute until the mixture becomes foamy.

Add in oil and milk. Beat them until well combined. ( You can also use a wire whisk or even a spatula works well).

Place a sift and add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Sieve them.

Gently fold the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients and make a smooth batter.

Pour the batter onto the prepared cake pan. Tap the pan to release air bubbles trapped inside.

Bake the cake in a preheated oven @180° C for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Remove the cake from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.

Unmould the cake and let it cool down completely. Please note the cake needs to be cooled down completely before frosting the cake.

Take the cake and cut into desired layers. We have cut it into three layers. If your cake has a dome, cut it off to level it.

MAKE THE WHIPPED CREAM

In a bowl add in the whipping cream (heavy cream). Please ensure that your cream is chilled but not frozen or has any ice crystals.

Take an electric hand beater and start beating the cream at a low speed for about 2 minutes. Your cream will start to thicken but not fluffy or peaks.

Increase the speed to medium and continue to beat the cream for about 2 to 3 minutes. Your cream will start forming soft peaks.

Increase the speed to high and beat until you get a stiff peak approximately 2 minutes or little more. Your whipped cream is ready to use.

If you are not working immediately, cover the whipped cream bowl with cling wrap or a lid and keep it in the refrigerator.

ASSEMBLE THE CAKE

Place the bottom layer onto a cake stand or a serving plate. Soak the cake with water or sugar syrup.

Top some whipped cream and spread them evenly using a palette knife.

Now scoop in some plum compote over it and spread it evenly. (Here you can use fresh chopped plum or any fruit crush or compote). Repeat the same with the remaining layers of cake.

Crumb coat the cake well with some whipped cream and refrigerate the cake for at least 5 to 10 minutes.

FROSTING THE CAKE

Take the remaining whipped cream. Take out the cake from the refrigerator. Frost the cake and cover the cake with whipped cream. Smooth the sides and the top using a cake scraper or palette knife.

You can also use a zig zag cake scraper to make a design on the sides of the cake.

DECORATING THE CAKE

Take a piping bag and insert a nozzle. I used a large size star nozzle. Scoop the remaining whipped cream in the piping bag. Cut the tip of the piping bag.

I have piped small stars all over the cake. You can decorate as per your preferred design.

You can decorate further with sprinkles and cake toppers of your choice.

That’s it! Your decadent and simple vanilla plum cake with whipped cream frosting is ready.

NOTES:

● Always start by preheating the oven.
● Grease the cake tin with oil or butter and dust it with flour or use parchment paper.
● You can use whole wheat flour instead of plain flour (maida)
● You can use other fruit crush, spread, compote instead of plum compote.
● You can opt out the plum compote and use chopped fresh plum or other fresh fruits.
● Baking time will differ depending upon your oven temperature settings.
● The whipping cream should be chilled but not frozen. Be careful not to have ice crystals in the cream.
● Chocolate ganache can be used as filling and frosting the cake instead of whipping cream.

RECIPE CARD 

SOME SAUCE RECIPES:

Blueberry Sauce
Strawberry Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Mango Jam
Apple Sauce
Peanut Butter
Plum Compote
Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Ganache

Well, if you make this vanilla plum cake recipe I’ll be glad if you take out some time and rate the recipe and leave a feedback in the comments box below. You can also snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamir on Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.

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