Swiss Plum Kuchen
Delight in the timeless charm of Swiss Plum Kuchen, a traditional European coffee cake that beautifully balances tender yeast dough, juicy plums, and a buttery streusel topping. This recipe features a soft, slightly sweet base made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, milk, and instant yeast. Ripe plums, arranged in an elegant pattern, lend bursts of tartness, perfectly complemented by a crumbly topping infused with warm cinnamon notes. Ideal as a show-stopping dessert or an indulgent afternoon snack, this rustic plum cake is easy to prepare and bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or enjoy it as-is for a slice of pure comfort. Perfect for fall gatherings, afternoon tea, or any occasion when you crave a treat that feels both homey and special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 120 milliliters Milk
- 50 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large Egg
- 12 medium Plums (ripe but firm, halved and pitted)
- 50 grams All-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 50 grams Granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 40 grams Unsalted butter (cold and cubed, for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional, for streusel)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and instant yeast.
Warm the milk until it's lukewarm (not hot) and add it to the dry ingredients along with the melted butter and beaten egg. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon (if using), and cold cubed butter. Use your fingertips to mix until the ingredients resemble coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9-inch (23 cm) round or square baking tin.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to fit your prepared tin. Press the dough into the tin, ensuring it reaches the edges.
Arrange the halved plums, cut side up, over the dough in a circular or grid pattern, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the plums.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the dough is golden, the plums are soft, and the streusel topping is crisp.
Let the kuchen cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 428 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.8 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1939 mg | 41% | |
*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.
