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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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German Plum Cake with Streusel

Cultural Context

Originating from Germany, Zwetschgenkuchen is a beloved treat that highlights the sweet and tart flavors of seasonal plums. Traditionally enjoyed during harvest time, this cake is often served at family gatherings and celebrations. Its crumbly streusel topping adds a delightful texture, making it a favorite among dessert lovers. Today, variations of this cake can be found across Europe and beyond, with different fruits and toppings.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
150 g Weizenmehl
2 TL Backpulver
120 g Butter
100 g Zucker
2 Eier
Prise Salz
750 g Zwetschgen
59 g Butter
50 g Zucker
100 g Weizenmehl

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs, and a pinch of salt to form the dough.

3

Spread the dough into a baking dish.

4

Cut the Zwetschgen in half and remove the pits, then arrange them on top of the dough.

5

In another bowl, mix the ingredients for the streusel: butter, sugar, and flour until crumbly.

6

Sprinkle the streusel over the Zwetschgen.

7

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

ZwetschgenkuchenPlum Cake
Local Name: Pflaumenkuchen mit Streusel

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