Dark Chocolate Plum Cake
August 5, 2024
Made with wholesome ingredients for the perfect guilt-free dessert. Wonderful for the holidays!
MAKES
1 9-inch cake
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
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3/4cup unsalted organic butter, melted
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3/4cup maple syrup
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4large eggs, beaten
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3/4cup Bob's Red Mill organic white unbleached flour, sifted
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1/4cup wheat germ
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1tablespoon baking powder
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1/2cup cocoa powder, sifted
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2/3cup almond flour, sifted
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4ounces dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids), roughly chopped
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4large ripe plums, halved
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2tablespoons coconut sugar
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3tablespoons plum preserves or jam
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18whole pecans
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1/2cup chopped pecans
Directions
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1
Heat oven to 350 F.
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2
Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform cake pan. Line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper. Grease the top of the parchment paper, too.
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3
Whisk together the melted butter and maple syrup. Gradually whisk in the eggs, making sure the melted butter has cooled enough to not curdle the eggs.
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4
Fold in the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, cocoa and almond flour, followed by the dark chocolate.
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5
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Arrange the plums decoratively on top, cut side up.
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6
Arrange the whole pecans decoratively, then sprinkle with the chopped pecans and coconut sugar.
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7
Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
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8
Before serving, melt the preserves or jam in a small pan with a splash of water. Brush over the top of the cake.
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9
Optional: Serve with organic whipped cream sweetened with maple syrup, if desired.