Gluten-Free Plum Skillet Country Cake

This rustic, nutrient-dense Gluten-Free Plum Skillet Country Cake pairs the rich flavors of buckwheat and almond flour with juicy seasonal plums. It’s dairy-free and sweetened with coconut sugar, and features a moist, tender crumb topped with jammy, cinnamon-infused plums.

My Favorite Way to Serve Gluten-Free Plum Skillet Country Cake

• The Brunch Slice: Serve warm alongside a cup of black coffee or an iced herbal tea.

• The Elegant Dessert: Top a warm slice with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of coconut whipped cream.

• The Flavor Boost: Drizzle a touch of raw honey or maple syrup over the top just before serving to contrast the tartness of the baked plums.

Smart Substitutions & Swaps

• Flour Alternatives: If you don’t have buckwheat flour, swap it for sorghum flour or certified gluten-free oat flour for a similar homemade rustic flavor.

• Oil Swaps: Neutral-flavored avocado oil or melted coconut oil can replace the extra virgin olive oil.

• Fruit Variations: Swap the plums for any stone fruit such as sliced fresh peaches, nectarines, cherries or apricots.

Baker’s Troubleshooting & Tips

• Preventing a Soggy Center: If your plums are incredibly juicy, they can release too much moisture during baking. Slice them thinly and avoid overlapping them too densely in the center of the cake.

• The Room Temperature Rule: Ensure your eggs and milk are at room temperature before mixing. Cold ingredients will cause the olive oil to solidify slightly, resulting in an uneven batter texture.

• Skillet Alternative: No 8-inch cast iron skillet? Use a standard 8-inch springform pan or cake pan lined with parchment paper. Keep an eye on the timer, as baking times may drop by 5 minutes.

Store for Freshness

Store leftovers on the counter covered loosely with a kitchen towel or foil for up to 2 days. Because of the moisture from the fresh plums, any further leftovers should be transferred to an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 more days.

More Gluten-Free Easy Summer Desserts You’ll Love

Baking with a cast-iron skillet creates perfectly crisp edges and an incredibly moist center. If you love the effortless, rustic style of this plum country cake, be sure to check out one of my favorite summer desserts the Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Skillet Cherry Breakfast Cake. If you are searching for summer fruit desserts then I recommend the Gluten Free Fresh Fruit Tart, or the Apricot Blueberry Tarte Tatin.

My ultimate summer dessert is the Gluten Free Peach & Strawberry Crumb Pie!

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