Plum cake with cinnamon streusel

For the dough:
250 g flour
125g sugar
125g soft butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon Baking powder
A pinch of salt
For the filling:
Approx. 1 kg plums, cored and halved
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
For the cinnamon streusel:
150g flour
100g sugar
100 g cold butter
1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation steps for the plum cake with cinnamon streusel
Step 1: Prepare dough
In a bowl, knead the flour, sugar, softened butter, egg, baking powder and a pinch of salt together until you get a smooth dough.
Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make sprinkles
For the cinnamon streusel, mix the flour, sugar, cold butter in pieces and cinnamon in a bowl to a crumbly consistency.
Step 3: Preheat oven and roll out dough
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Take the dough out of the fridge, roll it out on a floured surface and place it in a greased springform pan.
Step 4: Sprinkle dough with breadcrumbs
Sprinkle the rolled out dough with the breadcrumbs to absorb any excess moisture from the plums.
Step 5: Spread the plums on the dough
Distribute the pitted and halved plums tightly over the dough.
Step 6: Sprinkle cinnamon streusel over the plums
Sprinkle the prepared cinnamon streusel generously over the plums to give the cake its characteristic crunchy texture.
Step 7: Bake
Bake the plum cake with cinnamon sprinkles in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
Step 8: Let cool and enjoy
Remove the finished cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin before removing it from the tin.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and cut into pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the perfect baking experience
Use ripe plums: Ripe plums ensure a juicy and sweet filling for the cake.
Variation on Streusel: Experiment with different amounts of cinnamon or add chopped nuts for an extra layer of flavor.
Do not over-knead the dough: Avoid over-kneading the dough to achieve a tender result.
Breadcrumbs for juiciness: Sprinkling the dough with breadcrumbs prevents the dough from getting soggy from the plum juice.
Conclusion
Plum cake with cinnamon streusel is a real treat for the palate and a culinary highlight in the autumn season. The combination of sweet, juicy plums, buttery dough and crunchy cinnamon sprinkles makes this cake an incomparable delight. Whether for cozy family gatherings or as a festive dessert, this classic is sure to win many hearts. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this autumnal treat and let yourself be seduced by the flavors and textures. The plum cake with cinnamon streusel is a wonderful homage to the treasures of the season and a sweet ending to any occasion.