Fall is knocking at the door, well not in Florida, it’s still hotter then ever, but a girl can dream. Growing up in a small town in Germany I have fond memories of all my Grandma’s cooking and baking and fall was always a big thing for all of us. A lot of fruit and vegetables were ready for picking before the cold winter would set in for a few months. German Plum cake has always been a favorite of mine but since I moved to Florida I haven’t had one at all. I recently found a wonderful German recipe Facebook group and all of us started to talk and share ideas, recipes and comfort food ideas.
These gals gave me my mojo back and I haven’t started baking and cooking since. You saw my amazingly delicious German Cheesecake the other day and this time it’s Plum time. The girls all showed their amazing pictures and shared recipes and I just had to sit down and make my very first Plum Cake, too. It was super easy and most stores will have plums this time of the year, so be sure to pin the recipe to your pinterest log so you can pull it back up and make your very own Plum Cake. The real German way, the way we serve it at home, too.
I know, I know…it sounds really difficult and a lot of steps, but honestly it takes no time at all and is really simple. Give it a try; this was my very first and I think it turned out pretty darn good. I’m really proud of myself making all those yummy German recipes that I know from my childhood and my kids are experiencing them all the way here in Florida, I bet you and your family will love this plum cake, too and if you serve it with whip cream or vanilla ice-cream I bet they will make you the best mom in town!
Isn’t this just mouthwatering? I had to eat a bite while it still was nice and warm, for me that;s the best! The only thing I would change next time, add lots more cinnamon, I guess I was a little shy and didn’t add as much as I should have. Still tasty and ooey gooey fruity. Perfect for an afterschool snack or a Kaffeklatsch (Get-together with friends), with coffee and some friends. YUMM.
Grab your coffee, a magazine and enjoy a slice of this delicious German Plum Cake and be sure to share with all your friends… 
. You could use the same recipe and add apples or pears, all are perfect for this sheet cake.
Have you ever made Plum Cake? What is your favorite
fall baking recipe?
Jenn says
I have never heard of a plum cake before but that sounds delicious! I love plums, so I am definitely trying this recipe out, thanks for sharing!
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Danielle says
YUM! I love plums but I’ve never had plum cake. I wonder how it tastes, it looks so good!
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Amy D says
I have never tried plum cake before but it looks delish!! We dint really get a good plum season here so I never thought of it.
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Mama to 5 BLessings says
Drooling! I am 1/2 German, this looks so amazing! You make it look so easy to make too!
Janel says
Never would have thought up a cake with plums! Looks really good, though.
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Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I have never even heard of a plum cake before, but it sounds delicious!!
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Jennifer says
OMG! That looks delicious! I’ve got to make this. My mouth is watering right now.
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Ben says
That looks plum delicious! Anything with streusel has got to be awesome.
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Scott says
I remember having plum cake while living in West Germany in the 70’s. Thanks for the recipe – brings back great memories!
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Amanda says
I have never had a plum cake before. I love plums so this sounds delicious!!!
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Francine says
I need to make this. Yummy!
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Jenna Wood says
I make a delicious chocolate sauerkraut German cake that has been in our family for generations. I bet this would be nice to try around the holidays too.
Sofia says
I can’t even remember what a plum tastes like!! I remember they are sweet. And this cake looks so, so good. Will have to try it soon 🙂
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Kimberly Grabinski says
Oh this sounds good! Plums are my husband’s favorite, I bet he would love this.
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Angela S says
That is such a pretty dessert, and I bet it’s delicious! I don’t bake with plums often enough.
Brett says
This looks delicious. I love plums.
Debi says
It sounds like something I would love. I just got a bunch of plums from the produce stand the other day. I have to try it.
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valmg says
I’ve never had plum cake. That looks super moist!
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Jenn Park says
That looks delicious! I have never had a plum cake, but I would definitely love to try it.
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Aimee Smith says
I have never had this but it looks amazing! I know my sisters would love it, I will have to try it next time we are together!
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Stefani Tolson says
I love plums but have never baked with them. Your recipe sounds delicious. I have it Pinned so I can make it later.
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Susan says
qwetchenkuchen (sp ). Open face plum cake- my mother made a soft, butter/ cookie type dough for this and apple slab cake. She used Italian plums for the plum cake.
Melanie Roberts says
Thanks for the visit Susan, isn’t Zwetchkenkuchen (sp..lol) delicious ?? Love Italian Plums don’t think I get those here in Florida Happy Baking
Norma says
Your recipe for Plaumenkuchen appears to be very similar to the plum cake my grandmother use to make. I am going to make it tomorrow. Thank you for posting this. I was able to create many of my grandmothers recipes by measuring the ingredients while my grandmother was preparing something. She did everything by feel and look. I never saw her use a measuring cup or spoon. Unfortunately plum cake was never one of the recipes I was able to get before she passed away.
Melanie Roberts says
Awww Norma I hope this is a similar or very close recipe to bring back memories 🙂 to be honest I only measure for the recipes to post I usually never measure, everything I cook is just by feel 🙂 maybe a german thing? Thanks for your kind words, happy baking
Martina says
Danke für das tolle Rezept. Der Kuchen ist gerade im Ofen. Es bringt ein bißchen von meiner Kindheit zurück. Bin auch in Florida und vermisse die Heimat ein wenig. Kuchen aus Deutschland macht das Heimweh süsser und meine Familie genießt es auch.
Melanie Roberts says
Oh danke Martina, da geb ich dir voll recht das Heimweh Süßer wird 🙂 hoffe der Kuchen is dir gut gelungen, schmeckt wirklich wie zuhause, hab auch sehr tolles Heimweh aber Rezepte wie diese helfen sehr viel. Liebe Grüße und schön das du mich besucht hast. Oh vergesse net meinen käsekuchen zu machen to die for wie daheim 🙂
amanda says
I’m so excited to find this!!! I spent 6 years in Germany as a kid and this was my favorite!!! Can’t wait to try and make it!
Melanie Roberts says
Would love to hear your outcome… Hope you will love it as much as we do. Thanks for the visit Ms. Amanda
Sandy Brock says
What size pan does your recipe call for? Your cake looks delicious.
Melanie Roberts says
I use a regular size sheet pan, it is really good… let me know how you like it
Melinda says
I am thoroughly enjoying your recipes. I grew up with many of these recipes, as my mama is from Schweinfurt…Actually Sennfeld, but she realized when she said Schweinfurt, people didn’t ask for a geography lesson. But I digress. Your plum cake recipe looks very much like the one my mama makes. Pretty common at our house. This is one recipe I never helped make. Not because I didn’t want to, but she made it early in the morning while the house was quiet. I am going to give this recipe a go. Plums are in season right now. Thank you from a new reader & fan
Peri says
I have had this as a child and my mouth waters for the sweet and sour of it. Thank you!
Shirley Shepherd says
That German Plum Cake looks very delicious! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Dee Johnson says
Yum! I would love to try this with some cream cheese on top. I know my hubby would love it!
Starla says
Oh my goodness, just pinned this for later. Looks and sounds so delicious and I love plum! How cool that you are from Germany- my grandmother used to work in Germany as a doctor, I visited as a child! 🙂