Pflaumenkuchen (German Plum Cake)
Delight in the flavors of autumn with Pflaumenkuchen, a traditional German Plum Cake that's as comforting as it is irresistible. This rustic dessert combines a buttery, lightly sweetened base with a luscious topping of fresh ripe plums, perfectly complemented by a hint of warm cinnamon. The scored plums bake into tender, juicy gems, creating a stunning pattern that's as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, this cake is a fuss-free way to impress your family or guests. Serve it warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar, and pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to elevate every bite. Whether you’re embracing German heritage or simply exploring new desserts, Pflaumenkuchen is the ultimate treat for plum season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 120 grams Butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 4 tablespoons Milk
- 750 grams Fresh ripe plums
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a round springform cake pan (approximately 9 inches in diameter) and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla sugar until creamy and well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition until smooth.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour mixture until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Wash the plums, cut them in half, and remove the pits. Score the outside of each plum half with shallow cuts.
Arrange the plums skin-side down on top of the batter in a circular pattern, slightly overlapping them.
Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the plums.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean and the plums are tender and juicy.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan. Optionally, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve the Pflaumenkuchen warm or at room temperature. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.1 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 659 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 1247 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.1 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 197.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1709 mg | 36% | |
*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.
