Zwetschgen Kuchen

Zwetschgenkuchen literally means plum cake zwetschgen plums and kuchen cake and is also known as pflaumenkuchen or zwetschgendatschi depending on the region.

Zwetschgen kuchen. Add the eggs and mix again. It is made with fresh italian prune plums which are at their peak in late summer. Perfect for the afternoon coffee hour. 3 4 teaspoon baking powder.

In german there is a difference between the types of plums referred to as zwetschgen and those known as pflaumen. Diesen kuchen kann man auch gut schon einen tag vor dem verzehren zubereiten. Zwetschgenkuchen bavarian plum cake recipe by becr2400. Zwetschgenkuchen is a traditional fresh plum cake thought to have originated in the town of augsburg germany.

107 grams 1 2 cup white sugar plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling. Serve at room temperature with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. This is a traditional fresh plum cake thought to have originated in the town of augsburg germany. Serve at room temperature with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Separately mix together the flour baking powder salt and almond extract. 1 2 cup butter room temperature 1 2 cup. Italian plum season is short usually from september through early october. Zwetschgenkuchen typically calls for italian plums aka european plums and they are the variety most ideal for cooking not only because of their texture but also because their flavor becomes more complex through cooking.

It is made with fresh prune plums which are at their peak in late summer. To make the crust using a food processor fitted with a metal blade pulse the flour salt and 1 tablespoon of the sugar together. Ein zwetschgenkuchen mit einer pudding schmandfüllung und leckeren streusel. It is popular as a summer cake and has different local labelings throughout germany austria and switzerland.

Zwetschgenkuchen pflaumenkuchen or zwetschgendatschi southern bavaria is a sheet cake or pie made from yeast dough or shortcrust dough that is thinly spread onto a baking sheet or other baking mold and covered with pitted zwetschgen plums. Start by mixing the margarine and 1 2 cup of sugar. 130 grams 1 cup all purpose flour plus more for pan.