LEAVENED ORANGE PLUMCAKE, a soft dessert for the whole family’s breakfast or snack, super soft and delicious, simple recipe with orange marmalade.
This leavened orange plumcake is one of those breakfast cakes that puts you in a good mood as soon as you open the oven. Fragrant, soft, tall, with the intense flavor of orange and marmalade that makes it even more delicious. It’s the classic homemade dessert perfect to start the day or for a simple but satisfying snack.
I made it when I wanted a soft dessert without complications, using simple and genuine ingredients. The result is a naturally leavened orange plumcake, soft for a long time, ideal to dip in milk or tea. A perfect breakfast recipe for the whole family, which children also love.
Join me in the kitchen today there’s leavened orange plumcake.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 6 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 3.5 oz sourdough (or 0.2 oz of fresh yeast)
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3.5 tbsp orange juice
- 7 oz milk
- orange zest
- orange marmalade
- 2 egg yolks
Steps
Dissolve the yeast in the milk.
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, butter, and orange zest.
Start kneading and add the egg yolks.
Add the orange juice, as you knead if necessary add a little flour.
The dough should not be sticky, make a ball, place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise overnight, until it doubles.
After rising, take the dough, roll it out and fill it with the marmalade, roll it up and place it in a plumcake mold.
Let it rise for about an hour then preheat the oven to 180°F, bake for 20 minutes, do the toothpick test and if necessary extend the cooking time a bit.
Bon appétit
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LEAVENED ORANGE PLUMCAKE
Practical tips
For an even more fragrant plumcake, use untreated oranges and add grated zest.
The orange marmalade can be mixed into the dough or used as a light filling.
It stays soft for 2–3 days under a cake dome.
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FAQ LEAVENED ORANGE PLUMCAKE
Does the leavened orange plumcake stay soft?
Yes, thanks to the leavening and the presence of marmalade it stays soft even the next day.
Can I use orange juice instead of milk?
Yes, it makes the plumcake even more fragrant and aromatic.
Is it suitable for children’s breakfast?
Absolutely yes, it is a simple homemade dessert without artificial flavors.
Can I freeze the orange plumcake?
Yes, better in slices, so it’s ready for quick breakfasts.
