Plum Kuchen
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This German Plum Kuchen is a light and flavorful cake, featuring a buttery batter topped with juicy red plums and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115 g) butter
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lb (450 g) red plums, pitted and sliced
- Fresh lemon juice, to squeeze over the cake before baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Butter a 9-inch baking pan, preferably a Pyrex dish.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form a creamy batter. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Arrange the sliced plums over the top of the batter, pressing them slightly into the batter.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the plums.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm plums.
- The cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 70
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of plums work best for this cake?
The recipe calls for 1 lb (450 g) of red plums, pitted and sliced. The notes advise using ripe but firm plums — overly soft plums will release too much juice into the batter during the 30-minute bake at 350°F (175°C).
What does the lemon juice do, and can I skip it?
A squeeze of fresh lemon juice is added directly over the arranged plum slices before baking. It brightens the fruit’s natural flavor and cuts through the sweetness of the 1 cup of sugar in the batter — it’s a small but meaningful step and should not be skipped. 
How should I store and serve leftovers?
The notes say the cake can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. The notes also suggest serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
When/where the lemon juice?
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Whenever the mixture becomes too dry and heavy, add a little milk to lighten it.