Best 8 Plum Kuchen Recipes

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Within the vast culinary realm, there exists a delightful treat known as plum kuchen, a delectable pastry that harmoniously blends sweet and tart flavors. Originating from Germany, this traditional cake has captured the hearts of many with its rustic charm and irresistible taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to expand your repertoire or a novice cook eager to embark on a culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the delectable world of plum kuchen. Discover the secrets to crafting this delectable pastry, from selecting the perfect plums to mastering the art of creating a flaky, golden crust. Unleash your inner baker and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this timeless classic.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH PLUM KUCHEN



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In late summer when plums are in season, this tender fruit-topped cake is delectable! The plum slices look so appealing arranged in circles on top. For variety, I sometimes substitute fresh pear or apple slices instead. -Anna Daley, Montague, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups sliced fresh plums (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add lemon zest. Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Arrange plums on top; gently press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM CUSTARD KUCHEN



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This is a recipe I've had for years. It's great served warm, but cooled to room temperature is good, too. Keep leftovers in the fridge, if you have any.

Provided by Pat-H

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
2 ½ cups pitted and sliced plums
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and baking powder in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons whipping cream and 1 egg. Press in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan and arrange plums over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. While cake is baking, in a bowl, combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg. Beat well, and pour mixture over plums and bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until custard is set. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 134.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

PLUM STREUSEL KUCHEN



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This recipe is actually called "platz" in German (meaning "flat") and has been in my family since before I was born. The fresh fruits of summer make it a favorite, and it's simply wonderful warm out of the oven. We enjoy this German plum cake with ice cream or whipped cream, too. -Lisa Warkentin, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 fresh plums, sliced
TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg and cream; add to crumb mixture, tossing gently with a fork until mixture forms a ball. , Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange plums over crust., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add cream, mixing gently with a fork until moist crumbs form. Sprinkle over plums. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM KüCHEN



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream
5 large plums, halved, pitted, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sift flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt into small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 6 tablespoons butter with 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then extracts. Beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with sour cream in 2 additions. Spread batter in pan.
  • Arrange plum wedges on their sides in 4 long rows atop batter. Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over plums. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over kuchen.
  • Bake kuchen until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to rack. Cool until just warm, about 30 minutes, or to room temperature. Cut into 4 lengthwise strips. Cut each strip crosswise into thirds.

PLUM KUCHEN



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I remember my mother making plum kuchen. She never followed a recipe, but this recipe tastes like hers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 medium plums, pitted and halved
Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk and butter. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to the egg mixture and beat just until combined. , Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Place plums cut side up over batter. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PLUM KUCHEN



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Summer     Butter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1/4-ounces) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105-110°F)
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style) at room temperature
1 large egg, warmed in shell in warm water 5 minutes
1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened, divided
3/4 pound firm-ripe plums (about 4 small), halved and pitted
Equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
Accompaniment: plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style), sweetened

Steps:

  • Stir together yeast and warm water in mixer bowl and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, start over with new yeast.)
  • Add 2 cups flour, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, yogurt, egg, zest, and vanilla to yeast mixture and mix at medium-low speed 1 minute. Beat in 1 stick butter, 1 Tbsp at a time, until incorporated. Beat at medium speed until dough is smooth and shiny, about 5 minutes. (Dough will be very sticky.) Scrape down side of bowl and sprinkle dough with remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and let dough rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Spread remaining 2 tablespoons butter in bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Cut each plum half into 5 or 6 slices and arrange in 1 layer pan.
  • Stir dough until flour is incorporated, then spread evenly over plums. Loosely cover with buttered plastic wrap, then kitchen towel. Let rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Bake until kuchen is golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then invert and unmold onto a rack to cool completely.

SWISS PLUM KUCHEN



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This would have to be the nicest Plum Cake I have ever tasted! The almonds and almond extract in the filling is just perfect with the plums! The preparation time does not include the time it takes to make the pastry.

Provided by Karin...

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Very Beautiful Plum Cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces butter
3 eggs
2 cups blanched almonds
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 ounces butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup flour
2 lbs plums
2/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • To make the dough, combine dry ingredients in bowl and mix.
  • Add the butter cut into small pieces.
  • Rub into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add eggs and mix until the dough forms a ball.
  • Wrap the dough and chill.
  • For the almond filling, using blender (or food processor), grind the almonds with the sugar until fine.
  • Add the almond extract and butter and mix until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface and line a greased flan dish/tin.
  • Trim the edge.
  • Spread evenly with the filling.
  • Remove stones from plums and slice into quarters.
  • Arrange sliced plums cut side up on top of filling.
  • Scatter the sliced almonds evenly over the plums.
  • Bake at 300'F for about 45 minutes, until the dough is baked through and the filling is set.
  • Cool in flan dish/tin on a rack.
  • Serve sprinkled with icing-sugar (confectioner's sugar).

PLUM KUCHEN



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Moist plum coffee cake with sugar and cinnamon crumble topping.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 Italian plums, halved and pitted
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 7x11-inch baking dish.
  • Beat 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix eggs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt into creamed margarine mixture; stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange plums, skin side-down, atop batter.
  • Mix 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons margarine, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly; spoon over batter and plums.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plums are softened, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful plums for the best results.
  • If your plums are very juicy, you may need to add more flour to the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite fruit.

Conclusion:

Plum Kuchen is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh plums, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this cake is a great choice for beginner bakers and experienced cooks alike. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give Plum Kuchen a try. You won't be disappointed!

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