Havelland Pflaumenkuchen (havelland Plum Cake)

Havelland Pflaumenkuchen, or Havelland Plum Cake, is a traditional dessert from the Brandenburg region of Germany. This delicious cake is made with fresh plums and a buttery, almond-flavored dough, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors.

Havelland Pflaumenkuchen (havelland Plum Cake)

Ingredients

  • 500g plums, pitted and halved
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 150g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150g granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the almond extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Arrange the plum halves, cut side up, on top of the batter. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the plums.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
3g
Fat
11g

Supplies

9-inch springform pan Mixing bowls Whisk Spatula Cooling rack

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Havelland Pflaumenkuchen with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy plums for this recipe. You can also try using different varieties of plums for a unique twist on this classic cake.

Cost

$10