Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake) Recipe

Name: Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar; 2 pinches salt; 1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks; 2 eggs; 2 1/4 pounds Italian prune plums, halved and pitted; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
2 pinches salt
1 1/3 cups unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
2 eggs
2 1/4 pounds Italian prune plums, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon sliced almonds (optional)

1
Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Mix in 1 cup sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Add 1 1/3 cups butter and eggs. Knead everything into a smooth dough. Shape dough into a ball, press flat, cover, and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour to overnight.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with butter.
3
Cut halved plums in half again, without cutting all the way through, so they fan out.
4
Roll pastry dough out on a lightly floured work surface. Line the bottom and sides of the prepared baking sheet with dough. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
5
Arrange plums side by side on the pastry dough; very small plums should overlap. Dot plums with 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and almonds.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until pastry crust is lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Allow plum cake to cool, then cut into squares. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

1442

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup white sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar, and more.

Yes, Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet 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.

Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake)

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