A rich, moist, and delightful holiday plum cake packed with a diverse mix of spices and dry fruits. This simple-to-make cake captures the essence of traditional Indian flavors and will leave you craving more.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ginger powder, cinnamon powder, clove powder, and nutmeg powder until well combined.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a cake pan.
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Toss the mixed dry fruits with 1 tablespoon of the dry ingredient mixture, set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add eggs to the sugar mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Stir in the store-bought caramel syrup and the flour-coated mixed dry fruits until evenly distributed.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Check the cake after 40 minutes to avoid over-baking.
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Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then remove it and transfer to a serving plate.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.