Traditional German Plum Cake (zwetschgenkuchen)
  1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 2 tbsp of sugar; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. Prepare Dough: Mix flour and salt, then add yeast mixture, melted butter, rest of the sugar and egg. Knead until smooth.

  3. First Rise: Let dough rise in a covered bowl for 1 hour.

  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  5. Prepare Topping: Slice plums; make streusel by mixing sugar, flour, and butter.

  6. Assemble Cake: Spread dough on a 13 x 18 inches (standard half sheet) baking sheet, top with plums and streusel.

  7. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🎂Cake

Cuisine🇩🇪German

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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