Zlatibor Plum Cake (Zlatiborska Šljivovica Torta)

Zlatiborska Šljivovica Torta, also known as Zlatibor Plum Cake, is a traditional Serbian dessert that showcases the rich flavors of plums. This delicious cake is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

Zlatibor Plum Cake (Zlatiborska Šljivovica Torta)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4-5 ripe plums, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the plum slices on top of the batter.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
18g
Protein
5g

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Mixing bowls Electric mixer Wire rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons Cake server

Serving suggestions

Serve the Zlatiborska Šljivovica Torta with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy plums for this cake. You can also experiment with adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a splash of rum to the batter for a unique twist.

Cost

$10