Recently, I bought a slice of the most wonderful plum and walnut cake from Luneburger. It comprised a light sponge cake topped with sliced juicy plums and candied walnuts. Luneburger change their cakes all the time, and this was the first time I had seen that particular one.
I loved it so much that I was inspired to try and re-create it at home.
First up was trying to find a recipe. From Google images, I found a cake that most resembled what I was looking for, being this recipe from Baking Beash.
Next, it was time to try it out, so I bought the plums, and had all the other ingredients in the house. The cake came together very easily, and this was the result:
It received a number of appreciative reviews at work. It is not quite the same as the Luneburger cake, but it is still pretty good. If you have a surplus of plums that you would like to bake with, this lovely cake is the perfect way to use them.
I've had a few plum and walnut cakes but never with candied walnuts on top - sounds divine
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, that looks like oozing goodness!
ReplyDeleteEven though Luneburger is a chain and some snub them I really like the food they have! This looks like a delicious version of their cake :D
ReplyDeleteMore for us Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks so impressive - love that you could substitute different fruits dependant on what is available. xx
ReplyDeleteThis certainly looks fantastic. You did a good job on the recreation!
ReplyDeleteNever had a cake with plums and walnuts before but the combination sounds really good. And it is so pretty. win win
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