Zwetschgenkuchen - Plum Cake Recipe

Name: Zwetschgenkuchen - Plum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons cold water; Topping; 2 lbs purple plums or 2 lbs red plums, halved and pitted (about 5 cups); 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons cold water
Topping
2 lbs purple plums or 2 lbs red plums, halved and pitted (about 5 cups)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup slivered almonds

1
Prepare pastry: Cut margarine into flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon peel and mace until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
2
Mix egg and water; stir into flour mixture.
3
Gather pastry into a ball; knead just until smooth, 5 or 6 times.
4
Press evenly on bottom and side of ungreased round layer pan, 9x1 1/2 inches.
5
Place plum halves cut sides down and overlapping slightly in pastry-lined pan.
6
Mix sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over plums.
7
Sprinkle with almonds.
8
Bake in 375 degree oven until pastry is golden brown and plums are bubbly, 35-40 minutes.

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Zwetschgenkuchen - 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.

Zwetschgenkuchen - Plum Cake

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