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Pumpkin Plumcake with Yogurt and Salted Caramel

17/11/2023

The pumpkin plumcake with yogurt and salted caramel is a delicious autumnal dessert that combines the sweetness of the pumpkin with a spicy touch and a contrast given by the salty note of the caramel. Let’s look at the recipe to make it.

Ingredients

  • 200 grams of cooked and blended pumpkin pulp
  • 250 grams of all-purpose flour
  • 200 grams of sugar
  • 125 grams of plain yogurt (Greek yogurt is also fine)
  • 3 eggs
  • 100 ml of vegetable oil
  • 16 grams of baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg (optional)

For the salted caramel:

  • 100 grams of sugar
  • 80 ml of fresh cream
  • 20 grams of butter
  • 1 pinch of fine salt

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter (or line with parchment paper) a plumcake mold.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cooked and blended pumpkin with the yogurt and oil until you have a homogeneous mixture.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until you have a frothy and pale mixture.
  4. Combine the two mixtures and gently mix.
  5. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Blend all the ingredients until there are no lumps.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and bake for about 40-50 minutes. Always do the toothpick test before taking the plumcake out of the oven.
  7. While the plumcake is baking, prepare the salted caramel. Dissolve the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, letting it caramelize without stirring. When it has a nice amber color, carefully add the hot cream (watch out for splashing). Stir until a smooth sauce is formed, then add the butter and pinch of salt. Let it cool down.
  8. Once the plumcake is cooked, let it cool completely before unmolding.
  9. Serve the plumcake with the salted caramel poured on top or alongside, according to your preference.

Curiosity

The plumcake is a dessert that originated in British tradition, whose name derives from “plum” and “cake,” as it was originally made with this fruit. The Italian version has drifted from the original recipe, leading us to realize a variety of sweet and savory plumcakes with the most diverse ingredients.

Seeing is believing, this plumcake is a perfect blend of British tradition and the Italian taste for autumn flavors. The salted caramel then, will give that touch of originality and contrast that is always so appreciated in a dessert.