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Our contest-winning German plum cake recipe, also known as plum kuchen, or pflaumenkuchen<\/em> in German, is a delicious way to enjoy plums when they’re in season and abundant. This cake is a bit like a mashup of cake, coffee cake and pie, with its lovely portions of plum in every slice. It’s also so easy to make that you may find yourself eager to make it again as soon as the first one is eaten up. Which will be quickly.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. In a small bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is fluffy, five to seven minutes. Beat in the eggs.<\/p>\n In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk and beating well after each addition. Add the lemon zest.<\/p>\n Pour the batter into a greased 10-inch springform pan. Arrange the plum slices on top, gently pressing them into the batter. Sprinkle the top with brown sugar and cinnamon.<\/p>\n Place the filled pan on a baking sheet, then bake the cake until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.<\/p>\n Remove the cake from the oven, and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the inside edge of the springform pan, then remove the rim. Continue cooling the cake on a wire rack. If desired, dust it with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.<\/p>\n Store your plum cake or kuchen, covered, at room temperature, and enjoy it within a couple of days; place the covered cake in the refrigerator to keep it for a few more days. Like other coffee cake recipes<\/a>, this kuchen is at its best the day it’s baked.<\/p>\n You can. When the cake is cool, wrap it in two layers of foil, then place it in a large zippered freezer storage bag. It’ll keep in the freezer for several months. For easier storage, cut the cake into portions, then wrap and freeze them that way. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying it again.<\/p>\n The ripest plums will give slightly when pressed gently with your thumb. Hard plums are not as juicy or sweet, but they are one of the fruits that continue ripening after you buy them<\/a>. Red-skinned plums with golden interiors make beautiful plum desserts, plus they’re incredibly juicy and sweet when they’re perfectly ripe.<\/p>\n Any time is a good time for plum kuchen! Enjoy it as a dessert with a cup of coffee or tea, or even have a small slice with breakfast. It’s also lovely as a sweet snack.<\/p>\n Absolutely! When the cake is still warm, serve it with a quality vanilla ice cream, or choose butter pecan, butter brickle<\/a> or any other homemade ice cream<\/a> that has a light enough flavor to let the plum cake shine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This contest-winning German plum cake is as elegant as it is delicious, and it’s incredibly easy to make. 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I will be making a few more will plums are seasonal.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"csaundersiam751"},"reviewBody":"I just took this out of the oven and it looks just like the recipe photo. I know it will be delicious! My father in law passed away a week ago and his wife used to make plum kuchen, so I made this for our Rosh Hashanah dinner in memory of both my wonderful in laws. I know my husband will be touched.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"misscoffeepot"},"reviewBody":" Such a quick and easy recipe. I will use again and again. I added a pinch of salt to the batter, and 1\/2 tsp vanilla. I used less brown sugar to sprinkle on top- just my personel tastes. I also doubled the recipe, making one regular size, and 5 small tartlets for the freezer to give as gifts. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-04-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cindy745"},"reviewBody":" Excellent! A delicious treat! I wish I could post photos - would make your mouth water!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Visa"},"reviewBody":"Excellent and easy recipe! I had a bunch if plums from our tree to use up and stumbled upon this recipe. The cake has a tender crumb and baked up nicely. I noticed the recipe was missing salt so I added a good pinch to flour mixture and added a bit of almond and vanilla extract. Couldn't find my springform pan so I used a ceramic tart pan instead. Worked great! I can see this recipe modified many ways to make quick and delicious desserts. Will definitely make again with other fruit and flavor combos.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pimentec"},"reviewBody":" Delicious. I have made it several times to rave reviews<\/p> <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JoanNass"},"reviewBody":"This is a wonderful cake, I made last night for dinner at a friends house.I used 1 1\/2 cups almond flour and much more plums than it calls for.It was such a hit, thank you very much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MrsMattyPhoto"},"reviewBody":"Someone brought in tons of plumbs to work so I took some home not knowing what I'd do with them. Luckily that same date TOH posts this lovely recipe. Super easy and quick, and OMG so good. perfectly tart and sweet. The lemon peel really gives it a kick, don't skip. You could totally do this with any other fruit I think. It feels like a good holiday dessert so I plan to make again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jillysback"},"reviewBody":"I had an abundance of plums and peaches to use so I tried 4 different kuchen recipes that I found online. This one was by FAR the best! I served it to company and I was a star! I used both plums and peaches and it looked pretty :). I want to make another one and freeze it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rudylenak"},"reviewBody":"very good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"12508","romance_copy_dek":"This contest-winning German plum cake is as elegant as it is delicious, and it's incredibly easy to make. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Start the batter<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Add the dry ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Arrange the batter and plum slices<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Bake the plum cake<\/h3>\n
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Step 5: Dust the cake with powdered sugar<\/h3>\n
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German Plum Cake Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store German Plum Cake<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze German plum cake?<\/h3>\n
German Plum Cake Tips<\/h2>\n
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How do I choose good plums for this recipe for German plum cake?<\/h3>\n
When should I serve German plum cake?<\/h3>\n
Would this taste good with ice cream?<\/h3>\n
What kind of plums should you use to make plum kuchen?<\/h3>Choose fresh in-season plums that yield slightly when pressed gently with your thumb. Hard plums are not as juicy and are tougher to cut\u2014but you can ripen your fruit on the counter<\/a> for perfect results. While color choice is completely up to you, red-skinned plums with golden interiors make really pretty plum desserts.
How do you store plum kuchen?<\/h3>Store plum kuchen, covered, at room temperature. Eat within a couple of days. Like other coffee cake recipes<\/a>, this kuchen is best enjoyed the day it\u2019s made!
What can you serve with plum kuchen?<\/h3>Coffee, brunch salads, milk, tea and smoothies<\/a> are all great accompaniments to plum kuchen. Also consider sweetened whipped cream<\/a>, vanilla ice cream, almond brickle ice cream, or this delicious hot almond drink<\/a>\u2014because a hint of almond beautifully accents the flavor of fresh plum!
\u2014Christine Rukavena<\/a>, Taste Recipes Senior Book Editor<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51693,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44041,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":3010,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"German Plum Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n