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Plum Cinnamon Streusel Cake

German Plum Streusel Cake

by Jay Wadams

Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com
Plums pair beautifully with both cinnamon and ground almonds in this delicious German Plum Streusel Cake with cinnamon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Serves 8

Ingredients

for the cake:

  • 125 g unsalted butter softened
  • 125 g white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar or essence
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 250 g plain or all-purpose flour

for the filling:

  • 500 g dark plums

for the streusel:

  • 150 g plain or all-purpose flour
  • 100 g ground almonds
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 50 g white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 125 g unsalted butter melted

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Instructions

  • PREPARE: Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas 4, then line the base and grease the sides of a 26cm spring form tin.
  • CREAM BUTTER AND SUGAR: Beat the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is incorporated.
    125 g unsalted butter, 125 g white sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar or essence, 3 eggs
  • ADD DRY INGREDIENTS: Beat in the baking powder, and salt, then add all the flour and mix until combined, being careful not to over-mix. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan, smooth the top and then set aside.
    2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, 250 g plain or all-purpose flour
  • ADD PLUMS: Wash, halve and stone the plums (I always use a pointed teaspoon to remove the stones easily), then in a circular pattern, push them stem side down into the cake batter, leaving a clear space in the middle of the cake.
    500 g dark plums
  • MAKE STREUSEL: To make the streusel, combine all ingredients except the butter in a mixing bowl, pour in the butter, then whisk together until the mixture forms rough pebbles. If it is overly moist, add another tablespoon or two of flour.
    150 g plain or all-purpose flour, 100 g ground almonds, 2 tsp cinnamon, 50 g white sugar, 125 g unsalted butter, 1 pinch salt
  • BAKE: Spread the streusel mixture evenly over the plums, then bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, testing with a skewer to ensure that the cake is done. If the streusel topping is browning too fast, cover the cake with a piece of aluminium foil for the last 10 minutes of baking time.
  • COOL AND SERVE: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing the ring of the tin. Allow to cool completely before serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Recipe first published on daysofjay.com in October 2016. Updated March 2025 for clarity.

Nutrition

Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 430mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g