🍰 German Plum Cake
A delicious German cake that combines tender dough, the sweetness of plums, and a crispy, golden buttery crumble topping. The perfect recipe to serve with coffee or tea! 😍
### 📝 Ingredients
For the dough:
* 250g flour
* 100g softened butter
* 100g sugar
* 1 egg
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* A pinch of salt
For the filling:
* 600g fresh plums
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
For the crumble topping:
* 150g flour
* 80g cold butter
* 70g sugar
### 👩🍳 Preparation Method
* Mix the softened butter with the sugar, then add the egg and vanilla.
* Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
* Spread the dough into a buttered cake pan.
* Wash and pit the plums, then slice and arrange them over the dough; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
* To make the crumble, mix the flour and sugar with the cold butter using your fingertips until you get a crumbly texture.
* Distribute the crumble evenly over the plums.
* Bake the cake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 40–50 minutes, until the top turns golden. * Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve with coffee or tea.
✨ Tip: For a delicious, crispy crumble topping, use cold butter and avoid overworking the mixture.
😋 Bon appétit! A homemade cake featuring the flavor of fresh fruit and an irresistible crunch.