Learn how to make the perfect classic Italian plumcake, ideal for breakfast or a snack.

Classic Plumcake

The classic plumcake is the undisputed king of breakfast, a soft, tall, and fragrant cake that never gets old and is perfect for dipping in milk or enjoying with a steaming cup of coffee. If you’re looking for the ultimate recipe to achieve a soft and moist plumcake, you’re in the right place!

With just a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry – eggs, flour, sugar, and the unmistakable aroma of lemon. The secret to a perfect plumcake? Whipping the mixture well to make it frothy and airy, ensuring that regular rise and the typical golden dome with the central crack that makes it so inviting. A versatile and genuine dessert, but above all, extremely easy and quick to prepare, the classic plumcake is the ideal snack saver for the whole family.

It’s a fantastic neutral base that you can personalize as you like: with chocolate chips, orange zest, or a dusting of powdered sugar on top. All that’s left is to turn on the oven, butter the mold, and let yourself be enveloped by the aroma that will fill your kitchen… we bet it will become your new ‘never without’!

If this recipe has won you over, try our other plumcake variations:

• Yogurt Plumcake without Butter
• Two-tone Plumcake
• Chocolate Plumcake
• Oil-based Plumcake
• Yogurt Plumcake

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 200g sugar
• 200g flour
• 100ml milk
• 100g butter
• 1 lemon (zest)
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and butter a loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until frothy.
3. Add the melted butter and mix well.
4. Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add the milk and lemon zest.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool before serving.

Total Time: 60 min

Cuisine: Italian