Shortcrust Plumcake: a plumcake different from the usual, simple and quick to prepare. Perfect for breakfast and snack.
Today I’m sharing the recipe for a dessert that is as simple to make as a plumcake and crunchy like a tart. This is not just a simple roll, but a true shortcrust plumcake. The base is crunchy and encloses a creamy filling of Nutella and cream cheese!
It’s a plumcake different from the usual, perfect for surprising at breakfast or snack.
Let’s see right away how to prepare the shortcrust plumcake.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Portions: 10 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 small container yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 lemon juice
- as needed milk (for the surface)
- as needed sugar (before baking)
- 1/2 cup Nutella®
- 1/3 cup cream cheese
- as needed chocolate chips
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Loaf pan
How to Prepare the Shortcrust Plumcake
In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, sugar, yogurt, egg, and oil. Start mixing with a spoon.
Add the chocolate chips and the juice of a squeezed lemon. Mix with the spoon, then when you can no longer mix by spoon, continue kneading by hand. You should get a homogeneous dough. Set aside for a moment.
For the filling, put Nutella and cream cheese in a bowl. Mix with a spoon.
Roll out the shortcrust dough with the rolling pin on a lightly floured baking sheet. You need to get a rectangle about 12×10 inches, and about 1/8 inch thick.
Spread the filling on the surface of the rectangle using a knife.
Add chocolate chips, distributing them evenly.
Roll the rectangle with the help of the parchment paper.
Place the roll inside a 10.6-inch loaf pan, lined with parchment paper,
Brush the surface with milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake in a hot static oven at 356°F. Cook for about 40 minutes. Be sure to check the cooking times based on your oven. The surface should be well golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven, let it cool down a bit, and enjoy.
Storage
3-4 days at room temperature, well covered.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I replace sunflower oil with melted butter?
Yes, for a richer flavored crust, use about 1/2 cup of melted butter.
Can I replace the Nutella?
Yes, the filling is very versatile. Any spreadable cream or thick jam is perfect for filling this roll. Just make sure it’s not too runny to prevent leaking.
How can I replace cream cheese?
With mascarpone, which will make the filling even richer and thicker.
