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Ciambellone with Plums and Almonds

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious Ciambellone with plums and almonds, a soft and fragrant cake, perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of all-purpose flour
  • 100 g of almond flour
  • 150 g of granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100 ml of sunflower or corn oil
  • 150 g of natural white yogurt
  • 1 packet of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • Grated zest of 1 untreated lemon
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or vanillin)
  • 300 g of plums, washed, pitted, and cut into pieces
  • Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter and flour a 24 cm diameter ciambellone mold.

  2. In a bowl, mix the flours with the baking powder and a pinch of salt.

  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

  4. Add the oil slowly, stirring constantly to emulsify the mixture.

  5. Add the yogurt, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, continuing to stir.

  6. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the liquid mixture, stirring gently to avoid deflating the mixture.

  7. Add the cut plums, folding them into the batter with gentle movements.

  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and level the surface with a spatula.

  9. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the ciambellone comes out clean.

  10. Remove the ciambellone from the oven and let it cool in the mold for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a cooling rack. When it’s completely cool, you can dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Fun Fact

The Ciambellone is a classic of Italian home pastry, but each region and almost every family has its own variant. In this case, the sweetness of the plums pairs perfectly with the toasted note of the almonds, offering a very pleasant contrast of flavors and textures to the palate.

Ciambellone with Plums and Almonds