Plum-Topped Chocolate Kuchen Recipe

Name: Plum-Topped Chocolate Kuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sliced fresh plums; 1/4 cup port wine; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 5 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts, divided; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Whipped cream and confectioners' sugar, optional

Servings: persons

2 cups sliced fresh plums
1/4 cup port wine
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup butter, divided
5 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts, divided
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 eggs
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and confectioners' sugar, optional

1
In a small bowl, combine the plums, wine and honey; let stand 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, grease bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 9-in. springform pan with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons hazelnuts. Place pan on a
3
; set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. In a microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, combine eggs, 2/3 cup sugar and milk. Add chocolate mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan.
5
Drain plums, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Arrange plums over batter; drizzle with reserved liquid. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar and hazelnuts; sprinkle over top.
6
Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Serve warm or cold. Garnish with whipped cream and confectioners' sugar if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sliced fresh plums, 1/4 cup port wine, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 cup butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Plum-Topped Chocolate Kuchen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Plum-Topped Chocolate Kuchen

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