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German Plum Cake

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When I lived in Germany, I often ate German Plum Cake (known in German as Pflaumenkuchen or Zwetschenkuchen). I fell in love with the combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection.

German Plum Cake

My co-worker received a German Plum Cake for her birthday, and we gobbled it right up.  I also got to taste them at potlucks and when visiting members of my Church. Every year when the plums ripen, it seems someone offers them to me. This year my neighbor asked if anyone wanted to come and pick plums off of her tree. I did!

German Plum Cake

I used the plums to make this delicious recipe a few times. I have made it for my parents, some kids, friends, and for a neighbor family. Everyone I’ve made it for (including my own children) really love it. If you have a plum tree, or if you like tarts or plums you should give it a try!

Note- A springform pan (10.5 inch) will work best for this recipe. If you don’t have one, you could probably use a cake pan and still have it turn out great.

German Plum Cake

Directions

Grate lemon peel.

German Plum Cake

In a large bowl, cream the butter, add the sugar, vanilla extract (this Mexican vanilla is my favorite), egg, lemon peel/zest, sour cream, and salt (if you use unsalted butter).

German Plum Cake

Mix/whisk the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.

German Plum Cake

Using a fork or spoon, mix the liquid and dry ingredients together in a bowl.

German Plum Cake

Grease the base of a round springform baking pan and spread the dough over the pan.

German Plum Cake
Liberally spread plums over the dough in a tight circular fashion.

German Plum Cake
Bake for 30-45 minutes in the middle rack at 375 F or until a toothpick in the center of it comes out clean of dough.

German Plum Cake

Allow to cool

German Plum Cake

Whip whipping cream until it forms soft peaks.  Slowly stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup of sugar. Allow the whipping cream to sit and cool in fridge about 30 minutes before serving so that the sugar dissolves well into the cream and isn’t grainy.

German Plum Cake

Top the German Plum Cake with whipping cream. German Plum Cake

Enjoy!

German Plum Cake

Supplies

10.5 inch Springform pan

kitchen measuring tools

Mixer (for whipping cream)

Mixing bowls—my favorite found here

whisk

Grater (for lemon zest)

German Plum Cake

 

German Plum Cake

German Plum Cake

German Plum Cake is a combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla plus 1 teaspoon vanilla for whipping cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 pinch salt (only if you use unsalted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, rind of
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups plums, pitted and sliced into thin wedges and layered on top—or enough to cover it entirely. I found 12 plums to be sufficient for a 10.5 inch cake
  • 2 cups heaving whipping cream
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, add the sugar, vanilla, egg, lemon peel, sour cream, and salt (if desired).
  2. Mix the flour and baking powder with a whisk then add it into the liquid mixture stir well.
  3. Grease the base of a round springform baking pan and spread the dough over the pan.
  4. Liberally spread plums over the dough in a tight circular fashion.
  5. Bake for 30-45 minutes in the middle rack at 375 F or until a toothpick in the center of it comes out clean of dough.
  6. Allow to cool.
  7. Whip whipping cream until it forms soft peaks. Slowly stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup of sugar. Allow the whipping cream to sit and cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving so that the sugar dissolves well into the cream and isn't grainy.
  8. Top the German Plum Cake with whipping cream and enjoy!

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This German Plum Cake is a combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection. Super easy to make and delicious. #germanplumcake #plumcake

 

This German Plum Cake is a combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection. Super easy to make and delicious. #germanplumcake #plumcake
This German Plum Cake is a combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection. Super easy to make and delicious. #germanplumcake #plumcake
This German Plum Cake is a combination of a deliciously moist lemon tart topped with sweet plums baked to perfection. Super easy to make and delicious. #germanplumcake #plumcake

 

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Friday 7th of July 2017

[…] TOPICS My co-worker received a German Plum Cake for her birthday, and we gobbled it right up. [1] What a gorgeous cake! When I was growing up, I lived out west and we had a plum tree in our yard. […]

Michelle

Monday 17th of October 2016

What a gorgeous cake! When I was growing up, I lived out west and we had a plum tree in our yard. There is just nothing like freshly picked fruit!

Anita Fowler

Tuesday 18th of October 2016

Yes! Agreed. Thanks for stopping by.

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