✨ Introduction
Zwetschgenkuchen 🍰 is a traditional German plum cake made with juicy purple plums 🍇 nestled in a soft, buttery batter. Lightly sweet and perfect for tea time, brunch, or festive gatherings 🇩🇪.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍬 ¾ cup sugar
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 🧈 ½ cup butter, softened
- 🥛 ½ cup milk
- 🧂 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 🌼 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍇 10–12 ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 🍬 Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf or round cake pan.
- 🥣 Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- 🌾 Mix flour and baking powder. Add to wet mixture alternately with milk until smooth.
- 🍇 Pour batter into pan. Press plum halves gently into the top, cut side up.
- 🔥 Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- ❄️ Cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🔄 Methods
- Use apricots, cherries, or apples instead of plums 🍒🍏.
- Add cinnamon or almond extract for extra flavor 🍂🌰.
- Make it dairy-free with plant-based milk and oil 🥥.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream 🍦.
📚 History
Zwetschgenkuchen is a beloved dessert in German-speaking regions 🇩🇪🇦🇹, especially during late summer and fall when plums are in season. Moroccan bakers 🇲🇦 enjoy adapting it with local fruits and spices.
💪 Benefits
- 🍇 Antioxidants and fiber from plums
- 🥚 Protein from eggs
- 🌾 Energy from flour and sugar
- 🧈 Comfort from buttery texture
🎨 Formation
Serve in slices with fresh plums or mint leaves 🌿. Ideal for afternoon tea, Eid, or cozy weekend baking 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Zwetschgenkuchen is fruity, tender, and nostalgic—a slice of European charm with Moroccan warmth! 🍰🍇✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Fruit dessert fans
- 🍰 Cake lovers
- 🎉 Brunch hosts
- 🍽️ Sweet tooth seekers