A Beloved Cake in Germany Pflaumenkuchen Zwetschgenkuchen German Plum Cake

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with distinct flavor.

plums

🥗Healthier: peaches

💰Cheaper: apples

Peaches are similar in texture and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a springform pan with parchment paper.

Cream together 2/3 cup of softened butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until smooth.

Add 2 eggs and mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix together 2/3 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined.

Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.

Spoon the thick batter into the springform pan and spread it out evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

While the cake base is baking, prepare the streusel topping by mixing 2/3 cup of butter, 3/4 cup of flour, and 1/2 cup of sugar by hand until crumbly.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the streusel mixture.

Quarter about a dozen plums and arrange them on top of the baked cake base in a circular pattern.

Sprinkle the streusel topping over the plums, pushing some into the edges for a sturdy crust.

Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is crispy and the plums are syrupy.

Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the springform pan.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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