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Definition of plumcake

plumcake

/ˈplʌm.keɪk/
plum · cake
Plural:plumcakes
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• noun

1

A rich traditional fruitcake made with raisins, currants, candied peel, and spices, or a cake baked with fresh plums.

Example

"During the holiday season, her grandmother always baked a dense, spiced plumcake soaked in brandy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Historically in British English, the 'plums' in plumcake referred to raisins or currants rather than fresh plums, though modern recipes may use either.

• Nearby Words

plumber
plumbing
plumbline
plumcake
plumcot
plume
plumed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'plum' and 'cake' in the 17th century, when the word 'plum' was commonly used in British English to denote dried raisins or currants used in rich baked goods.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plumcake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plumcake
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