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This fresh plum coffee cake recipe with streusel topping is soft, moist, and full of flavor.
Sweet-tart plums are folded into a light batter and finished with a buttery crumb topping that bakes up golden and crisp. It’s the perfect treat for plum season, whether you serve it with your morning coffee or as a simple dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
If you like homemade desserts, try this Homemade Custard, Peach Crumb Bars and Pumpkin Cake Roll.
Why You’ll Love This Plum Coffee Cake Recipe
- Easy to make in one bowl with simple pantry ingredients
- Moist and fluffy cake with juicy plums in every bite
- A buttery streusel topping for irresistible crunch
- Works with fresh or frozen plums (or other fruits)
Ingredients For Yogurt Plum Cake
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (to be mixed into the yogurt)
- 4 cups pitted plums, cut into ½-inch cubes (European or red plums work best)
For the streusel topping:
½ cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons cold butter
¾ cup flour
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or a 10-inch round baking pan. - Make streusel
In a food processor (or using a fork or your fingers), combine cold butter, flour, and sugar. Pulse until crumbs form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
3. Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and melted coconut oil (vegetable oil) until smooth.
4. Activate yogurt and baking soda
In a small bowl, stir the baking soda into the yogurt until it dissolves and foams slightly. Add this mixture to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
5. Combine batter
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Add plums
Gently fold in the diced plums. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
7. Top and bake
Sprinkle streusel evenly on top. Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve
Allow the cake to cool fully before cutting. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature or warmed, with optional vanilla ice cream.
Recipe Tips
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator. This cake tastes even better the next day once chilled and set.
- European or red plums are best: they bake up tart, flavorful, and hold shape well.
- You can also slice some plums and layer them on top under the streusel for extra fruitiness.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on pan size and juiciness of the plums.
- Always let the cake cool before cutting, otherwise the plum juices can make it messy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes. Toss frozen plums in a little flour before folding into the batter to prevent excess moisture.
Blueberries, cherries, peaches, or apricots work well with this base recipe.
A 9×13-inch rectangle pan or a 10-inch round cake pan. Baking time may be slightly longer with the round pan.
Enjoy with coffee or tea, or serve as dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Plum Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- Coffee cake:
- 2 cups all purpose flour sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 cups pitted plums, , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- Streusel topping:
- 4 tbsp cold butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or a 10-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or food processor to blend until crumbly. Keep chilled until ready to use.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar until smooth. Add melted coconut oil and mix until combined.
- Stir the baking soda into the yogurt until it dissolves and foams slightly. Add to the egg mixture and stir well.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold the diced plums into the batter. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the batter. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Use ripe European or red plums for the best tart flavor.
- You can layer extra plum slices on top under the streusel if desired.
- Baking time may vary depending on pan size and juiciness of the fruit.
- Always cool fully before cutting — this keeps the cake from getting soggy.
- Serve with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a great coffee cake idea! And you can’t beat getting a bag of home-grown plums from a neighbor. Major score. This looks so tasty for a fancy brunch or a casual Saturday morning breakfast. Pinning!
Thanks Meggan! This is a great weekend coffee cake idea !
This looks so delicious! I adore plum in baked things, this coffee cake looks so warming <3 Perfect for fall! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Tash!Plum tastes amazing in baked goods! Thanks for pinning!
This came out wonderful! Yum!
Thanks for sharing the idea Marina! Every single recipe, that I’ve tried from your blog turned out great!
Honestly, you had me at streusel, but that it’s a plum cake is even better! What a fluffy, amazing cake!
Thanks Mir! Tart plums and sweet streusel go well together!
Hi Mira Your recipes are all of richly and so sweetly also cutely LIKE you.
Thank you!