German Damson Plum Cake

German Damson Plum Cake

fantastic tray bake

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 390 °F
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the streusel:

For the dough:

For the topping

Nutritional Information

258
calories
9,7g
fat
39,3g
carbohydrates
4,9g
protein
27mg
cholesterol
129mg
sodium
German Damson Plum Cake

Recipe Description

This German Damson Plum Cake is a delicious tray bake topped with a buttery nutty streusel. There is a bit of work involved in washing, drying and pitting the plums, but the prep time is worth it! Remove the stone from the plums using a sharp knife. To do this, cut each plum on the side along the stone, but take care not to half them completely. 

To make the cake, start by making the streusel from sugar, butter and vanilla. When the streusel comes together, add sliced almonds and ground cinnamon. Next, make dough using curd cheese. Transfer the dough to the baking pan and top with the plums. Sprinkle the streusel over the top and add coarse sugar if you like. Bake in the oven and enjoy warm. Serve with ice cream or custard.

To make German Damson Plum Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for German Damson Plum Cake

Recipe Features

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make streusel

    4 min
    Step 1 - German Damson Plum CakeStep 1 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Mix 1¼ cups of flour, ½ a cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ⅔ cup of butter cubes using your fingers. When you have large lumps, add 3 tablespoons of sliced almonds and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon and stir. Place the streusel in the fridge until needed.

  2. 2

    Make dough

    2 min
    Step 2 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Place 8.8 ounces of curd cheese in a large bowl with ½ a cup of sugar, 6 tablespoons of milk, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 egg. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add dry ingredients

    4 min
    Step 3 - German Damson Plum CakeStep 3 - German Damson Plum Cake

    In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups of flour with 3 teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and knead well until the dough comes together and is quite soft.

  4. 4

    Heat the oven and prepare a baking pan

    5 min
    Step 4 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Preheat the oven to 390 °F. Lightly grease and line a large deep baking sheet with cooking spray and parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Roll out dough

    3 min
    Step 5 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Roll it out to the size of the baking sheet. Transfer the rolled out dough to the baking sheet. Don’t worry if the dough is very soft, press it into shape in the tin.

  6. 6

    Add plums

    3 min
    Step 6 - German Damson Plum Cake

    While the plums are still connected at one point, open them up like butterflies. Arrange them together on the dough with little space between them.

  7. 7

    Top with streusel and sugar

    2 min
    Step 7 - German Damson Plum CakeStep 7 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Scatter the streusel evenly over the plums and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

  8. 8

    Bake

    35 min
    Step 8 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Bake in the oven for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  9. 9

    Cool

    Step 9 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the pan.

  10. 10

    Serve

    Step 10 - German Damson Plum Cake

    Serve warm with tea or coffee. It tastes great as it is, but you could add some ice cream or custard if you like.

This German Damson Plum Cake is a delicious tray bake which feeds a crowd! Try this recipe out soon and don’t forget to come back and leave a review.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Dave
December 27, 2024
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This Damson Plum Cake is a total winner! I baked it for my wife's birthday, and we all devoured it. The streusel topping is just perfect, and the plum flavor pops. Def gonna make this again, it's easy and so delish!

Robert Johnson
August 26, 2024
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Delicious and simple! I made this cake for our anniversary and it was a hit! The buttery streusel and juicy plums made it an instant favorite. My wife couldn't stop saying how great it was. Will definitely bake again!

Charlie Smith
July 8, 2024
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Superb

Wendy Smith
May 20, 2024
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Simply delectable treat!

Fernanda
May 20, 2024
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¡Este pastel de ciruelas es una locura! Fácil de hacer y queda delicioso. Hice este pastel cuando tuvimos amigos en casa y todos quedaron impresionados. ¡Definitivamente se vuelve a hacer! 😍🍰

Kenny
February 8, 2024
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I made this German Damson Plum Cake for a family gathering, and everyone loved it. The buttery streusel was just superb. Definitely making it again.

Alice
January 19, 2024
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Superb

Ethan
October 3, 2023
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This cake is a lovely treat, bringing back memories of my grandmother's kitchen.

Ryan
August 18, 2023
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I made this Damson Plum Cake for a picnic with friends. The recipe was simple to follow. The streusel added a nice crunch. Everyone loved it, and it disappeared fast.

Nathan Thompson
July 21, 2022
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Great recipe! Made this cake for my wife's birthday, and it was a huge hit. The streusel was crunchy and the plums really added freshness. Will definitely make again.

Gina
February 15, 2021
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Delicious

Karina López
October 31, 2020
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Delicioso! Anoche lo prepare y mi familia le encanto! Todos querian mas.

Athina
September 4, 2020
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This plum cake is so delicious!

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