Plum Cake Recipe (Eggless) | Moist, Rich & Perfect for Every Celebration
Prep Time: 20 minutes (+ 30 minutes soaking time)
Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8–10 slices
Cuisine: Bakery / Dessert
Difficulty: Easy
Eggless Plum Cake Recipe
This Eggless Plum Cake is soft, moist, and packed with delicious dried fruits and crunchy nuts. Unlike fresh plums, a traditional plum cake gets its rich flavor from raisins, cherries, dates, and mixed dried fruits soaked in fruit juice. The cake has a beautiful caramel color, warm spices, and a rich buttery taste, making it perfect for Christmas, birthdays, tea-time, or any special occasion.
If you’re looking for a bakery-style plum cake without eggs, this recipe is simple to make and delivers amazing results every time.
Ingredients
For Soaking the Fruits
- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup chopped dates
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup chopped glazed cherries
- ¼ cup orange juice (or apple juice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Caramel Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp hot water
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Nuts
- ¼ cup chopped almonds
- ¼ cup chopped cashews
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Soak the Fruits
Mix raisins, dates, cherries, and cranberries with orange juice and vanilla extract.
Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. For richer flavor, soak overnight.
Step 2: Prepare Caramel
Heat sugar in a pan on low flame.
Allow it to melt until it becomes dark golden brown.
Carefully add hot water while stirring continuously.
Mix until smooth and let it cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
Grease and line an 8-inch cake tin with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon powder
- Nutmeg powder
- Salt
In another bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
Add condensed milk, vanilla extract, cooled caramel syrup, and milk.
Mix well.
Gradually fold in the dry ingredients.
Finally, add the soaked fruits along with the juice and chopped nuts.
Mix gently until just combined.
Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
Tap the tin gently to remove air bubbles.
Bake at 170°C for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Pro Tips
- Soak the dried fruits overnight for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter, as it can make the cake dense.
- Use fresh orange juice for a natural citrus aroma.
- Cover the cake with foil if the top browns too quickly.
- The cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
- Pair with hot chocolate during festive celebrations.
Nutritional Information (Per Slice)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
Values are approximate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this cake without condensed milk?
Yes. Replace condensed milk with ½ cup thick yogurt or ½ cup milk and increase the sugar slightly.
Can I use whole wheat flour?
Yes. Replace up to 50% of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
Why is it called plum cake if it doesn’t contain plums?
Traditional plum cake gets its name from dried fruits (historically called “plums”) rather than fresh plums.
Can I bake this in a pressure cooker?
Yes. Bake on low-medium heat in a preheated cooker (without the whistle and gasket) for about 50–60 minutes.