Plum Streusel Kuchen
Delightfully rustic and brimming with seasonal flavor, this Plum Streusel Kuchen is a classic German dessert that combines tender, buttery cake with tart, juicy plums and a cinnamon-scented streusel topping. Perfect for late summer or fall baking, this recipe features a soft, crumbly base made from scratch and is topped with a mosaic of fresh plum wedges, creating a visually stunning treat. A sprinkling of brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional chopped nuts adds a caramelized crunch that beautifully complements the fruit’s natural sweetness. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert is ready to impress at brunches, afternoon tea, or as a satisfying conclusion to dinner. Serve it warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 6 medium Plums
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.25 cups Chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined to form a soft dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, forming the base of the kuchen.
Wash and pit the plums, then slice them into wedges. Arrange the plum slices in a single layer over the dough, slightly overlapping if needed.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and the optional chopped nuts if using. Sprinkle this streusel mixture evenly over the plums.
Bake the kuchen in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the base comes out clean.
Remove the kuchen from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.4 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 416 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 2121 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.6 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1482 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
