Best 11 Swiss Plum Kuchen Recipes

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**Swiss Plum Kuchen: A Delightful Fusion of Sweetness and Simplicity**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Switzerland with the enticing Swiss Plum Kuchen, a delectable pastry that embodies the essence of rustic charm and homemade goodness. This traditional cake is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, showcasing the bounty of fresh plums and the warmth of cinnamon. As you delve into this article, you'll discover not just one, but a collection of carefully curated recipes that unveil the secrets behind this timeless treat. From the classic rendition to enticing variations featuring different fruits and delectable fillings, these recipes cater to every palate and skill level. Prepare to be captivated by the simplicity of preparation and the burst of flavors that await in every slice of this Swiss masterpiece.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Swiss Plum Kuchen:** Experience the original recipe that has been passed down through generations, featuring a tender yeast dough adorned with juicy plum slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

2. **Easy Swiss Plum Kuchen with Puff Pastry:** Discover a shortcut to homemade goodness with this recipe that utilizes store-bought puff pastry, making it a breeze to create a flaky and flavorful kuchen.

3. **Gluten-Free Swiss Plum Kuchen:** Indulge in a delightful gluten-free version of this classic cake, showcasing a combination of almond flour and tapioca flour for a light and airy texture.

4. **Apple and Plum Kuchen:** Embrace the vibrant flavors of both apples and plums in this harmonious recipe, where the tartness of apples complements the sweetness of plums beautifully.

5. **Plum Kuchen with Crumb Topping:** Elevate your kuchen experience with a crunchy and buttery crumb topping, adding an extra layer of texture and richness to each bite.

Prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure as you explore the world of Swiss Plum Kuchen through these diverse recipes. Let your kitchen be filled with the enticing aromas of freshly baked pastries and the joy of creating something truly special.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PLUM CUSTARD KUCHEN



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This is a recipe I've had for years. It's great served warm, but cooled to room temperature is good, too. Keep leftovers in the fridge, if you have any.

Provided by Pat-H

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
2 ½ cups pitted and sliced plums
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and baking powder in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons whipping cream and 1 egg. Press in bottom of ungreased 9-inch square pan and arrange plums over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. While cake is baking, in a bowl, combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg. Beat well, and pour mixture over plums and bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until custard is set. Serve warm or cool. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 91.1 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 134.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

FRESH PLUM KUCHEN



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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. -Anna Daley, Montague, Prince Edward Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 zest. 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 in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM KUCHEN



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I remember my mother making plum kuchen. She never followed a recipe, but this recipe tastes like hers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 medium plums, pitted and halved
Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk and butter. Combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to the egg mixture and beat just until combined. , Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Place plums cut side up over batter. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

DAKOTA STYLE PLUM CAKES (KUCHENS)



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This is my version of a dessert that is popular all over North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. It is simply referred to as "kuchen," and while kuchen translates to "cake" in German, the specific style that is popular here refers to a yeasted dough topped with custard and usually (but not always) fruit. Around here, you can get it in grocery stores and farmers' markets, and it's often served at parties. I love it with a hot cup of coffee.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup whole milk
One 1/4-ounce packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for working the dough
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the bowl
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 medium plums, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Demerara sugar, for sprinkling
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling
Flakey salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the dough: Warm the milk until just warm to the touch (90 to 100 degrees F). Stir in the yeast and a pinch of the granulated sugar and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Combine the flour, remaining granulated sugar and the kosher salt in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed to combine. Separate 1 of the eggs and set aside the white for the egg wash. Whisk the egg yolk and remaining whole egg into the yeast mixture. Add the yeast mixture to the flour, then mix on low speed to make a smooth, thick dough. Increase the speed to medium and add the butter a piece at a time. Once all of the butter has been added, beat on high until smooth, about 1 minute. Switch to the dough hook and knead the dough until it forms a smooth, springy ball on the hook, 4 to 5 minutes (add a little more flour, if needed, if the dough doesn't form a ball). Grease a large bowl and turn the dough in the bowl to coat. Cover and let rise at room temperature until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
  • For the custard: Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, kosher salt, egg and yolk. Whisk it together and heat over medium heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter and extract; stir until combined. Transfer to a clean bowl. Cover the surface of the custard with plastic wrap. Let cool at room temp.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut the dough in half, then cut each half into 6 equal pieces. Working with one piece at a time, form the dough into balls by folding the dough under itself and pinching to seal underneath. Set the ball, smooth-side up, on a floured surface, and turn in your hand to form a tight round shape. Divide the 12 buns among the lined baking sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Once the buns have risen, gently press down on each to make indentations that will make space for the custard. Fill the indentations with the custard. Top with the plums. Brush the buns with the reserved egg white mixed with a splash of water and sprinkle with demerera sugar, a pinch of cinnamon and flakey salt. Bake, rotating the trays from top to bottom halfway through, until the buns are risen and golden and the custard is set, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

SWISS PLUM KUCHEN



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This would have to be the nicest Plum Cake I have ever tasted! The almonds and almond extract in the filling is just perfect with the plums! The preparation time does not include the time it takes to make the pastry.

Provided by Karin...

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Very Beautiful Plum Cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces butter
3 eggs
2 cups blanched almonds
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 ounces butter
3 large eggs
1/2 cup flour
2 lbs plums
2/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • To make the dough, combine dry ingredients in bowl and mix.
  • Add the butter cut into small pieces.
  • Rub into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Add eggs and mix until the dough forms a ball.
  • Wrap the dough and chill.
  • For the almond filling, using blender (or food processor), grind the almonds with the sugar until fine.
  • Add the almond extract and butter and mix until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface and line a greased flan dish/tin.
  • Trim the edge.
  • Spread evenly with the filling.
  • Remove stones from plums and slice into quarters.
  • Arrange sliced plums cut side up on top of filling.
  • Scatter the sliced almonds evenly over the plums.
  • Bake at 300'F for about 45 minutes, until the dough is baked through and the filling is set.
  • Cool in flan dish/tin on a rack.
  • Serve sprinkled with icing-sugar (confectioner's sugar).

PLUM KUCHEN



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Moist plum coffee cake with sugar and cinnamon crumble topping.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 Italian plums, halved and pitted
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 7x11-inch baking dish.
  • Beat 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix eggs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt into creamed margarine mixture; stir in vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange plums, skin side-down, atop batter.
  • Mix 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 3 tablespoons margarine, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly; spoon over batter and plums.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until plums are softened, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 152.8 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

PLUM KUCHEN



Plum Kuchen image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Summer     Butter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1/4-ounces) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (105-110°F)
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style) at room temperature
1 large egg, warmed in shell in warm water 5 minutes
1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened, divided
3/4 pound firm-ripe plums (about 4 small), halved and pitted
Equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
Accompaniment: plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Greek-style), sweetened

Steps:

  • Stir together yeast and warm water in mixer bowl and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, start over with new yeast.)
  • Add 2 cups flour, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, yogurt, egg, zest, and vanilla to yeast mixture and mix at medium-low speed 1 minute. Beat in 1 stick butter, 1 Tbsp at a time, until incorporated. Beat at medium speed until dough is smooth and shiny, about 5 minutes. (Dough will be very sticky.) Scrape down side of bowl and sprinkle dough with remaining 2 tablespoons flour. Cover bowl with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and let dough rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Spread remaining 2 tablespoons butter in bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup sugar. Cut each plum half into 5 or 6 slices and arrange in 1 layer pan.
  • Stir dough until flour is incorporated, then spread evenly over plums. Loosely cover with buttered plastic wrap, then kitchen towel. Let rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until almost doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Bake until kuchen is golden-brown and a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then invert and unmold onto a rack to cool completely.

PLUM KUCHEN



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Luscious coffeecake adapted from Squalicum Lake Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Bellingham, WA. The recipe was published in a lovely cookbook, Northwest Mornings, given to me in a zaar swap by my good friend Lulu B.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 egg
2 cups pitted and sliced plums
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and baking powder together.
  • Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs; add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and 1 egg.
  • Press in bottom of 9-inch square pan or pie pan and arrange plums on top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • While this is baking, in a bowl combine heavy cream, sugar, egg and vanilla, using a whisk to beat together well.
  • Pour mixture over plums and bake an additional 20-30 minutes, until custard is set.
  • Serve warm or cool.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 102.5, Sodium 172, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 18.3, Protein 4

PLUM KüCHEN



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Plum     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sour cream
5 large plums, halved, pitted, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sift flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt into small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 6 tablespoons butter with 2/3 cup sugar in large bowl until well blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then extracts. Beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with sour cream in 2 additions. Spread batter in pan.
  • Arrange plum wedges on their sides in 4 long rows atop batter. Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle over plums. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. Drizzle over kuchen.
  • Bake kuchen until tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to rack. Cool until just warm, about 30 minutes, or to room temperature. Cut into 4 lengthwise strips. Cut each strip crosswise into thirds.

SWISS ZITRONEN KUCHEN (LEMON LOAF)



Swiss Zitronen Kuchen (Lemon Loaf) image

I learned this recipe from a family when I was living in Switzerland. I didn't have much experience as far as making loaves, but this recipe turned out almost right away and soon became a favourite. The lemon drizzle makes for a nice burst of lemon flavour in the moist loaf. It also tastes really good warm or cooled down! The only problem is that the ingredients are all measured in grams, since I just use a scale. Sorry for the inconvenience...but enjoy!

Provided by Ruki Nox

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

200 g soft butter
200 g sugar
1 pinch salt
2 grated lemons, rind of
4 eggs
200 g flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
50 g icing sugar
2 lemons, juice of (they can be same as the 2 lemons used for rind.)

Steps:

  • For the loaf: In a large bowl, whip butter.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, and lemon rind. Whisk well, until batter is smooth and lighter in colour.
  • Add the eggs and whisk well again.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder into the batter, and stir until well combined.
  • Place the batter into a greased bread pan, and make a long cut through the center, lengthwise. If the batter is too liquidy, the slit will disappear in the oven, so if necessary add a small amount of flour. Make sure the cut is deep and not just on the surface.
  • Bake 60 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, until the loaf is golden and a skewer comes out clean. Depending on your oven, you may have to put tin foil over the pan for the last 30 minutes so the top of the bread doesn't burn.
  • For the drizzle: Mix together icing sugar and lemon juice.
  • When the loaf is finished baking, Remove it from the pan and place it on a plate or platter.
  • Take a skewer and make deep holes all over the loaf. The more holes there are, the more moist and lemony the loaf will taste. I usually do as many as possible.
  • Take the drizzle and pour it all over the top of the loaf, careful to let a lot soak through the one long cut, as well as into the small holes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.4, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 212.2, Sodium 445.8, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 42.2, Protein 8

PLUM STREUSEL KUCHEN



Plum Streusel Kuchen image

This recipe is actually called "platz" in German (meaning "flat") and has been in my family since before I was born. The fresh fruits of summer make it a favorite, and it's simply wonderful warm out of the oven. We enjoy this German plum cake with ice cream or whipped cream, too. -Lisa Warkentin, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 fresh plums, sliced
TOPPING:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In another bowl, whisk egg and cream; add to crumb mixture, tossing gently with a fork until mixture forms a ball. , Press dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange plums over crust., For topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add cream, mixing gently with a fork until moist crumbs form. Sprinkle over plums. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe plums: This will ensure that your kuchen is sweet and flavorful. If your plums are not ripe, you can ripen them by placing them in a paper bag at room temperature for a few days.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your kuchen tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a springform pan: This will make it easy to remove the kuchen from the pan after it is baked.
  • Bake the kuchen until the center is set: Insert a toothpick into the center of the kuchen; if it comes out clean, the kuchen is done. It is important to bake the kuchen thoroughly, as a runny center can cause the fruit to sink.
  • Let the kuchen cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the kuchen to set.

Conclusion:

Swiss plum kuchen is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and flavorful plums, tender crumb, and crispy topping, this kuchen is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this Swiss plum kuchen a try. You won't be disappointed!

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