Fresh Plum Kuchen Recipe

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In late summer when plums are in season, this tender fruit-topped cake is delectable! The plum slices look so appealing arranged in circles on top. For variety, I sometimes substitute fresh pear or apple slices instead.

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Fresh Plum Kuchen Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Yield: 10-12 Servings

20 40 60

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 cups sliced fresh plums (about 4 medium)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add lemon peel. Pour into a greased 10-in. springform pan. Arrange plums on top; gently press into batter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until top is golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 185 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 89 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Fresh Plum Kuchen in Country Woman July/August 2000, p31