Silesian Plum Cake (Szarlotka śląska)
Szarlotka śląska, or Silesian Plum Cake, is a traditional dessert from the Silesian region of Poland. This delicious cake is made with a buttery crust and a sweet and tangy plum filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 kg plums, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat the egg and then add it to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared cake pan.
- In another bowl, mix the sliced plums, 1/2 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Spread the plum mixture over the dough in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the plum filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the Szarlotka śląska at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Fat
- 15g
- Protein
- 3g
Supplies
9-inch (23cm) round cake pan Pastry cutter
Tools
Oven Mixing bowls Wire rack
Serving suggestions
Szarlotka śląska is best served with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to use ripe and juicy plums for the filling to ensure a delicious and moist cake.
Cost
$10