Zwetschgenkuchen (Bavarian Plum Cake) Recipe

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Zwetschgenkuchen (Bavarian Plum Cake)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup sugar , plus
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 oz active dry yeast (1 package)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk , lukewarm
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 -3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2-2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 lbs plums
  • 2 -3 tsp sugar
  • whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast and half of the milk. Mix in 2 tablespoons of the flour and 1 teaspoon of the sugar. Allow this mixture to sit in a warm place for 1 hour.
  2. Combine remaining dough ingredients then add in the yeast mixture. Mix until a smooth dough forms, then knead by hand. Allow dough to sit in a warm place until double in volume.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Grease a baking sheet. Roll out dough to fit the size of the baking sheet. Transfer dough to baking sheet.
  5. Wash plums and remove any stems. Slice each in half and remove stones. Arrange plum halves evenly on the dough - plums should not be lying down, instead they should be standing stem-side up. Sprinkle plums with sugar.
  6. Crumbs are optional. If you choose to add them, prepare the crumbs by mixing the butter, vanilla sugar, and sugar. Gradually work in flour until mixture becomes dry and crumbly. Sprinkle crumbs over dough, distributing them evenly.
  7. Allow cake to sit and rise for another 30 minutes.
  8. Bake cake for around 30-40 minutes or until crumbs and crust become golden brown.
  9. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely.
  10. Serve at room temperature, with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 623.07 Kcal (2609 kJ)
Calories from fat 261.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.09g 45%
Cholesterol 75.52mg 25%
Sodium 623.31mg 26%
Potassium 263.45mg 6%
Total Carbs 81.53g 27%
Sugars 23.63g 95%
Dietary Fiber 4.93g 20%
Protein 9.72g 19%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 275.13 Kcal (1152 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.85g 45%
Cholesterol 33.35mg 25%
Sodium 275.24mg 26%
Potassium 116.33mg 6%
Total Carbs 36g 27%
Sugars 10.43g 95%
Dietary Fiber 2.18g 20%
Protein 4.29g 19%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 53mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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