Mirabelle Plum Cake: Interactive Lorraine Recipe, Dynamic Ingredients, Smart Cupboard, and Chef Tips

Why adopt homemade mirabelle plum cake?

Between the captivating scent of fresh mirabelle plums and the melting texture of a buttery crumb, the mirabelle cake stands out as the ultimate Lorraine sweet treat. In the Moselle Valley, each late summer sees this golden-hearted dessert bloom, a symbol of sharing as much as of terroir. In the Neary version, you adjust the portions, check your cupboard, and savor without stress thanks to the interactive step-by-step guide 🍑. The mirabelle plums—protected by a deserved PGI—release notes of honey and almond, while the light dough readily welcomes touches of spices or dried fruits. Compared to an industrial pastry, your homemade version reduces by half the additives highlighted by UFC-Que Choisir while preserving the glycemic index thanks to controlled cooking. The icing—or rather plum—on the cake: the cost per slice drops below the symbolic bar of two euros when you take advantage of promotions at local producers . Here's to the Lorraine madeleine that delights without weighing you down!

Ingredients for a soft cake

Base for eight portions - find everything in our shelves: traditional flour , butters and creams or natural sugars . Adjust with one click thanks to the portion selector 🍰.

Substitution tip: More butter? Mild olive oil works. Regular flour → spelt. Brown sugar → acacia honey (reduce the cream). Fresh mirabelle plums → frozen mirabelle plum halves arranged while still iced.

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Calories and Nutrition Compass

Step-by-step preparation

1. Prepare the fruit : wash the mirabelles, cut them in half and remove the pits. Set aside on a cloth.
   
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2. Melt the butter : warm it then whisk with the sugar until frothy.
3. Beat the mixture : add the eggs one by one, then sifted flour, yeast, cream and almond powder.
4. Add the mirabelles : pour half of the batter into a buttered mold, place half of the fruit, cover with the rest of the batter then the rest of the mirabelles.
5. Cooking : Bake in a fan-assisted oven on a medium heat setting until evenly browned and the center is soft.
   
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6. Enjoy : let cool, sprinkle with icing sugar and enjoy.

Creative variations

Mirabelle plum and rum vanilla cake : add a dash of amber rum and a split vanilla pod.
Hazelnut version : replace almond powder with ground roasted hazelnut for a praline note.
Express clafoutis : same mixture but twice as much fruit and less flour, light flan texture.
Mini air fryer cakes : individual cooking in silicone molds, inspired by our air fryer guide .

Conservation and batch cooking

The cake will keep for three days under a bell jar at room temperature. To extend its shelf life, slice and freeze on a tray before transferring it to an airtight bag: a quick toaster will make each slice crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Prepare two pans at once, give one away, and keep the other for a sweet brunch 💛.

Service ideas and pairings

• Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Drizzle with flower honey or maple syrup for a natural shine.
• Drinks: Dry Riesling or smoked black tea.
• For a picnic: cut into bars and slide into a stainless steel box.
• Brunch version: lemon skyr topping and toasted almond shards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Anti-failure tips

• Ripe but firm mirabelles so they keep their shape.
• Butter and eggs at room temperature: perfect emulsion.
• Sifted flour: airy crumb without lumps.
• Rest for ten minutes before cooking: activated yeast, lighter texture.
• Brush of Mirabelle plum jelly straight from the oven: professional shine ✨.

Smart budget and sources

In season, a portion costs less than two euros thanks to fruit and vegetable baskets . Learn more about the small golden plum on the official Mirabelles de Lorraine website and explore our other fruity desserts in the summer collection .

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