Plum Kuchen
Discover the irresistible charm of Plum Kuchen—a traditional German-inspired dessert that combines tender, buttery cake with the sweet-tart flavor of fresh plums. This easy-to-make treat features a soft, golden base, crowned with juicy plum halves and a sprinkle of warm cinnamon-brown sugar for a caramelized finish that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for brunch, tea time, or an after-dinner indulgence, this recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe plums.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold
- 1 large Egg
- 0.33 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 medium Fresh plums, halved and pitted
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar, packed
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg, whole milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Arrange the halved and pitted plums, cut side up, over the batter. Press them slightly into the dough.
In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the plums.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the Kuchen to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Cut into slices and enjoy as is, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.6 g | 323% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 488 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 358.6 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.0 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 242 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 981 mg | 21% | |
*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.
