Hungarian Szilvás Pite (Traditional Plum Cake)

Szilvás Pite is a classic Hungarian plum cake made with a tender, buttery pastry and juicy fresh plums. The plums soften beautifully during baking, creating a naturally sweet and slightly tangy layer over the delicate cake base.

With a simple dusting of powdered sugar, this traditional Hungarian dessert is perfect for late-summer baking, family gatherings, or an afternoon coffee break. It is an easy recipe that lets ripe seasonal plums be the star.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the Plum Topping

• 2 pounds fresh plums
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For Finishing

• Powdered sugar, for dusting