Fruit Kuchen
Transport your taste buds with this delightful Fruit Kuchen, a traditional German-inspired dessert that combines a tender, buttery cake with a luscious layer of fresh, seasonal fruit. Perfectly balanced with a sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar, this easy-to-make treat offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and warmth with every bite. Whether you opt for ripe plums, juicy peaches, or vibrant berries, the fruit topping transforms this simple bake into a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. Ready in just about an hour, this Fruit Kuchen is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, ideal for brunch, dessert, or an afternoon coffee break. Serve it warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish. Keywords: Fruit Kuchen recipe, German dessert, fresh fruit cake, easy homemade kuchen, cinnamon-sugar topping.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh fruit (e.g., plums, peaches, or berries), sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish, forming a uniform base for the fruit topping.
Arrange the sliced fruit in a decorative pattern on top of the dough. The fruit can overlap slightly for fuller coverage.
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and brown sugar, then sprinkle it evenly over the fruit.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake base comes out clean.
Let the Fruit Kuchen cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.0 g | 325% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 459 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 1183 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.4 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1196 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
