Marzipan Plum Cake German (Printable Version)
Juicy plums baked in fragrant almond-rich cake, ideal for sharing with coffee or as a sweet treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 600 g (about 1.3 lb) ripe plums, halved and pitted
→ Cake Batter
02 - 200 g (7 oz) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 150 g (5.3 oz) marzipan, coarsely grated
04 - 180 g (3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
05 - 4 large eggs, at room temperature
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tsp baking powder
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 50 g (1/2 cup) ground almonds
→ Topping
11 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds
12 - 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, grated marzipan, and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
04 - Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and ground almonds in a separate bowl.
05 - Fold the dry ingredients into the marzipan mixture gently until just blended.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Arrange plum halves, cut side up, over the surface, pressing lightly.
07 - Sprinkle with sliced almonds and coarse sugar, if desired.
08 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, allowing for some plum moisture.
09 - Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove pan ring and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Rich almond flavor and tender plum pieces make every bite memorable
- Ideal for gatherings and pairs beautifully with coffee or tea
02 -
- For a gluten-free version, substitute a gluten-free flour blend
- Marzipan and baking powder may contain traces of gluten or other allergens, always check labels
03 -
- Use ripe plums for best flavor and texture in the cake
- Grate marzipan coarsely for even incorporation into batter