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I use lemon extract but in Germany, you would use vanilla sugar instead. Fresh lemon zest adds lots of flavor and freshness to the cake but you can leave it out if you don’t have any lemons on hand. I use unsalted butter in all my baking recipes. Did you know that salted butter is not a thing in Germany?
Make sure the butter is at room temperature for both the cake batter and the streusel topping. The eggs need to be at room temperature for the best results otherwise they cool down the butter. Putting the eggs in a bowl with hot water for a few minutes works well! How to make this recipe Detailed measurements and instructions can be found at the bottom of the page on the printable recipe card. Steps for making German Plum Cake from scratch. Prep the Plums: Pit and quarter the plums.
If you use larger plums slice them into eighth. Gently place the plums in a concentric pattern on top of the batter, slightly overlapping each other. Make the Streusel: Combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add soft butter and beat until everything is combined and your crumbs have a coarse and crumbly texture. Bake: Sprinkle the streusel evenly on top of the plums.
Bake for about 50 minutes or until the top of the cake is lightly golden. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream. A slice of plum cake topped with streusel on a white plate with a fork and a halved plum. The whole cake is in the background. Expert Tips Traditionally this cake is made with prune plums. But any other type of plum works too! You could also use any other stone fruit for this recipe.