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Plum Cake

A rustic German-style plum cake with a buttery crust, juicy plums, and a crunchy crumb topping. Perfect for late summer baking.

Total time
60 min
Servings
8
Calories
350
Protein
4g
Plum Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  3. Step 3

    Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg to form a soft dough.

  5. Step 5

    Press dough evenly into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan.

  6. Step 6

    Halve and pit 8 plums; arrange cut-side up over the dough.

  7. Step 7

    For topping, mix 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon until crumbly.

  8. Step 8

    Sprinkle topping over plums. Bake until crust is golden and plums are bubbling, about 40 minutes.

  9. Step 9

    Cool in pan 10 minutes, then release sides. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter or fork
  • measuring cups and spoons

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