![]() ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) milk or more as needed.Learn a little bit about me, Lydia, and my kitchen adventures with Oma! I enjoy this plum cake served with a big dollop of Oma's homemade whipped cream on top. The moisture from the plums just soaks right into that yummy dough, not in a soggy way, but a flavorful juicy way that makes you want piece after piece! Oma has introduced me to several cake recipes throughout the years, though this one really is the most refreshing. I remember making this cake with Oma for our 3 o'clock afternoon coffee, and enjoying it several times around the table together. I have so many wunderbar memories in the kitchen with my Oma, and have had MANY of her most popular and traditional great recipes, like this delicious plum cake! and substitute plums instead (uses yeast dough)īut, right below, is my favorite plum cake recipe. Here are some different plum cakes to try: WUNDERBAR! More Plum Cakes aka Pflaumenkuchen But, do serve this with a dollop of whipped cream. However, my hubby and I like it a bit tart, so I omit the extra sugar and cinnamon. ![]() Some even like to include a sprinkle of cinnamon.Since they are quite tart, you can sprinkle the plums with sugar underneath the streusel layer if you wish.The best plums to use for this are the Italian prune plums.However, whether you use black plums, red plums, or golden ones, each will make a delicious cake. These are usually available at local markets in late summer, from the end of August thru to early October. The traditional type of plum for this German Zwetschgenkuchen are the fresh Italian plums, also known as prune plums, empress plums, or European plums, shown below. Each type will make a different tasting cake, but each will be delicious. I have yet to find fresh plums where I live that don't make a good cake. Well, unfortunately, the answer to this could be, what kind can you find and when is plum season in your area? In her words, "It's delicious." What are the best plum to use for baking? One of my Facebook fans, Trudy Maynard, replaced the Greek yogurt with 14% sour cream in this recipe. If you really, really want to use Quark to make this, which substitutes in equal amounts in this recipe, and can't buy it, you can make it easily with your Greek yogurt maker or even in the oven! Check out how to make homemade quark here.Īnother substitute for Quark in this recipe is using sour cream. So, when I'm in a real hurry, this German plum cake with streusel is the winner that the whole family enjoys. Greek yogurt proved to be a great substitute. I had to play a bit with the original recipe, since Quark isn't available here where I live. This one isn't! It uses a quick " Quark-Öl" dough. ![]() Serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream.ġ tsp plum liqueur or grand marnier liqueur, optionalīeat cream and brown sugar to soft peaks in the mixer, add the vanilla, liqueur or orange extract and zest mix to incorporate.There are many different versions of plum cake, some have streusel and some without. I also like desserts that are tart and not overly sweet. Damson plums are very tart, I used less sugar thinking my plums were sweeter. Sprinkle with more cinnamon and the remaining sugar as desired. Bake for 30-40 minutes, the plums will be bubbly and the dough edges golden. ![]() ![]() Sprinkle with up to 1/4 cup of the sugar and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Place in pan and top with the pitted plums. Roll the dough out on a rolling surface to fit a jelly roll pan 17.12, greased or parchment lined. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill the dough for 30 minutes (meanwhile pit the plums). Add vanilla and eggs and mix just until dough comes together. Throw in the butter bits and mix until a coarse crumb like texture is achieved. Layer flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon in a stand mixer and whisk to combine. Friends are such a blessing thanks to my friend Chris for sharing a beloved recipe from his childhood and to Fred for the lovely Howard Miracle plums! Yummm!!ġ/2 cup sugar, divided in half (I used less sugar as my plums weren’t super tart) Top with whipped cream and a bit more cinnamon sugar. Tart plums atop a lovely shortbread dough with cinnamon and sugar on top. Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Course: Dessert | Serves: 12 ![]()
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