Zwetschgen Datchi (Bavarian Plum Cake) Recipe

Name: Zwetschgen Datchi (Bavarian Plum Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece fresh yeast; 6 1/4 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup hot milk; Pinch salt; 1/2 tablespoon canola oil; 3 ounces butter; 1/2 tablespoon vanilla sugar; 3 1/2 cups cake flour and flour to work the dough; 1 egg; 3 to 4 tablespoons hazelnut flour; 1 1/2 pounds of ripe plums; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons bread crumbs; 3/4 cup almond slivers or almond sticks; 2 to 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 piece fresh yeast
6 1/4 tablespoons sugar
1 cup hot milk
Pinch salt
1/2 tablespoon canola oil
3 ounces butter
1/2 tablespoon vanilla sugar
3 1/2 cups cake flour and flour to work the dough
1 egg
3 to 4 tablespoons hazelnut flour
1 1/2 pounds of ripe plums
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
3/4 cup almond slivers or almond sticks
2 to 3 tablespoons butter

1
Mix the fresh yeast with 2 tablespoons of the sugar and reserve.
2
Mix into the hot milk the remaining sugar, salt, oil, butter, vanilla sugar and half of the cake flour in a bowl of a kitchen aid mixture or food processor, mix at low speed for 1 minute.
3
Add the egg.
4
Add the yeast/sugar mixture.
5
Add the remaining cake flour and mix well at low speed until all ingredients are incorporated.
6
Let rise at a warm place until dough doubles.
7
With a rolling pin, roll out the dough to fit a 12 by 17-inch cake pan, which is lightly buttered and dusted with flour.
8
Preheat oven to 360 degrees.
9
Sprinkle hazelnut flour over the dough.
10
Cut the plums open but not in half, remove the pit and cut a small insert into the top.
11
Layer standing on top of the dough.
12
Mix sugar, cinnamon, and bread crumbs and sprinkle over the plums.
13
Top with almonds and butter.
14
Bake on the second shelf from the bottom for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 360 degrees in a regular oven or for 45 minutes at 300 degrees in a convection oven.
15
Let cool, serve by itself, or with whipped cream, ice cream, or cinnamon creme fraiche.

1651

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 piece fresh yeast, 6 1/4 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup hot milk, Pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Zwetschgen Datchi (Bavarian Plum Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zwetschgen Datchi (Bavarian Plum Cake)

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