Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake)

Zwetschgendatschi (German Plum Sheet Cake)
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Experience the taste of Bavaria with this authentic Zwetschgendatschi! A delightful shortcrust pastry topped with juicy Italian plums, cinnamon sugar, and crunchy almonds. Perfect with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream for an unforgettable dessert.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    153 mg
  • Sugar
    21 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Incorporate the sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Add the 1 1/3 cups of butter chunks and eggs. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Shape into a flattened ball, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. (10 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with butter. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Prepare the plums by making several shallow cuts along the curved side of each half, allowing them to fan out beautifully. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough. Carefully transfer it to the prepared baking sheet, pressing it gently to line the bottom and sides. In a small bowl, blend the 2 tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon. (15 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Arrange the fanned plum halves snugly on the pastry dough. For smaller plums, a slight overlap adds visual appeal. Distribute the 2 tablespoons of butter evenly over the plums. Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and the sliced almonds. (15 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry crust turns a delicate golden brown, approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature. (40 minutes)

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a hint of lemon zest to the dough.
If Italian prune plums are unavailable, other varieties of plums can be substituted, adjusting the sugar content as needed.
Serve with vanilla-sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent experience.
The dough can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Olaf Ortiz

    Absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet plums, cinnamon, and almonds is heavenly. I served it with homemade vanilla ice cream, and it was a huge hit!

  • Jewel Lueilwitz

    My family devoured this cake! It's become a new tradition in our house. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a novice baker like myself.

  • Elinore Jacobi

    This recipe is fantastic! The crust is perfectly crumbly, and the plums are so flavorful. I added a sprinkle of cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mix, which added a lovely warmth.

  • Shaniya Rogahn

    I found the dough a bit sticky, so I added a little extra flour. It turned out great! Next time, I'll try using a stand mixer to make the dough.

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