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Plum Kuchen

Sue Lau
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Cake, Dessert
Cuisine Austrian, European, Italian
Servings 9

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Italian Plums or Damson Plums halved and pit removed

Batter Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Frangipane Filling:

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tablespoons soft butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Streusel Topping:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter slightly softened
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350F.
  • Spray 8x8 inch square pan with baker's release.
  • Spread half of batter into pan using wax paper to assist with stickiness.
  • Mix together the frangipane filling.
  • Cover batter with frangipane.
  • Finish spreading batter on top.
  • Cover with sliced damson plums (cut side up).
  • Mix up the almond streusel and sprinkle on top.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes.
  • Cool in pan completely.
  • Dust lightly with powdered sugar.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com
Keyword coffee cake
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