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Flavorful Plum Brown Butter Skillet Cake Easy Homemade Recipe with Cardamom Whipped Cream

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A quick and easy skillet cake featuring nutty brown butter and tart fresh plums, topped with fragrant cardamom whipped cream. Perfect for cozy evenings and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4–5 medium fresh plums (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Prep the Plums: Slice plums into thin wedges, discard pits, toss with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside to macerate.
  3. Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cooled brown butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into wet mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined.
  5. Assemble in Skillet: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour batter into skillet with browned butter residue. Arrange plum slices on top, pressing lightly into batter.
  6. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and edges are golden caramelized. If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through.
  7. Cool: Let cake cool on a rack for 15 minutes to set and meld flavors.
  8. Prepare Cardamom Whipped Cream: Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, cardamom, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Adjust sweetness or spice as needed.
  9. Serve: Spoon cardamom whipped cream over warm cake slices and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; stir constantly and remove from heat as soon as golden brown. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep cake tender. Press plum slices lightly into batter for moist fruit integration. Whip cream cold for best volume. Cover cake with foil if edges brown too quickly. Substitutions for gluten-free and dairy-free options are provided.

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Keywords: plum cake, brown butter, skillet cake, cardamom whipped cream, easy dessert, quick cake, fruit dessert, cozy dessert

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