{"id":83229,"date":"2025-07-22T07:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/?p=83229"},"modified":"2025-07-22T07:03:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:03:02","slug":"best-traditional-german-plum-cake-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/best-traditional-german-plum-cake-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Traditional German Plum Cake Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>German plum cake recipes<\/strong> that have been passed down for generations. Whether you\u2019re baking with <strong>yeast<\/strong>, <strong>sour cream<\/strong>, <strong>custard<\/strong>, or going for a <em>no-yeast plum cake<\/em>, I hope you find your new favorite in this collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"German plum cake recipes that have been passed down for generations. Whether you\u2019re baking with yeast, sour cream, custard, or going for a no-yeast plum cake, I hope you find your new favorite in this collection.\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/german-baking-recipes-plum-2.jpg\" alt=\"Gallery of the best German plum cake recipes \" class=\"wp-image-83231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/german-baking-recipes-plum-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/german-baking-recipes-plum-2-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Confession time: I\u2019m currently reading a book called <em>The Bavarian Plum Cake Conspiracy<\/em> . This is how I start my days, oftentimes with a cup of coffee in hand\u2014and it\u2019s got me craving real, homemade <strong>German plum cake<\/strong> before 8 am. Is that embarrassing? Maybe. But if a good book and plum cake don\u2019t scream late summer perfection, I don\u2019t know what does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I\u2019m sharing my favorite <strong>German plum cake recipes<\/strong>\u2014from the classic yeast-based <em>Zwetschgenkuchen<\/em> to modern twists like plum cheesecake or even cinnamon plum muffins. Whether you\u2019re looking for a <em>plum cake German-style<\/em> with streusel or an easy recipe without yeast, I\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zwetschgenkuchen<\/strong> (a.k.a. German plum cake) is a late summer staple in German kitchens. It\u2019s traditionally made with Italian plums (Zwetschgen), which are tart, juicy, and perfect for baking. The beauty of a <strong>traditional German plum cake<\/strong>s  lies in its simplicity\u2014fluffy yeast dough or buttery shortbread crust, topped with plums and finished with a generous sprinkle of streusel. Or not. Whichever of these recipes you try, I promise they will all be easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">German Plum Cake Recipes You NEED To Try this Fall<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-82734 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">German Plum Cheesecake with Crumble Topping<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">My German Plum Cheesecake with Crumble Topping is an impressive yet easy fall cake that you can make with fresh or frozen plums! Perfect for the holiday season!<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-plum-cheesecake-with-crumble-topping\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"German Plum Cheesecake with Crumble Topping\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zwetschgen-kasekuchen-1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"a slice of German Plum Cheesecake with Hazelnut Crumble Topping\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zwetschgen-kasekuchen-1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/zwetschgen-kasekuchen-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-22497 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Plum Coffee Cake<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">This Plum Coffee Cake recipe features juicy Italian prune plums on a tender shortcrust pastry topped with fluffy meringue and crunchy streusel with poppyseeds and hazelnuts! A great recipe for late summer and fall!<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/plum-coffee-cake\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Plum Coffee Cake\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/zwetschgen-kuchen-vom-blech-mit-baiser.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"plum coffee cake with streusel topping on a cake plate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/zwetschgen-kuchen-vom-blech-mit-baiser-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/zwetschgen-kuchen-vom-blech-mit-baiser.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-19200 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Rustic German Plum Custard Tart with Streusel &#038; Shortcrust Pastry<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Try this traditional German Plum Custard Tart with Streusel topping and a quick shortcrust pastry &#8211; an easy Rustic Plum Pie recipe that is simple to make! Vegan and glutenfree option included\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-plum-custard-tart\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Rustic German Plum Custard Tart with Streusel &amp; Shortcrust Pastry\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/zwetschgenkuchen-mit-pudding-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"German Plum Custard Tart with Streusel Topping on a wooden board\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/zwetschgenkuchen-mit-pudding-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/zwetschgenkuchen-mit-pudding-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/zwetschgenkuchen-mit-pudding-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-19139 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">German Plum Crumble Cake with Streusel Topping (Pflaumenkuchen)<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Looking for a traditional German plum cake or pflaumenkuchen recipe without yeast? This easy German plum crumble cake with streusel topping is easy to make and so delicious<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-plum-cake-streusel-without-yeast\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"German Plum Crumble Cake with Streusel Topping (Pflaumenkuchen)\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/german-plum-cake-streusel-topping-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"German Plum Crumble Cake with Streusel Topping sliced into squares and dusted with icing sugar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/german-plum-cake-streusel-topping-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/german-plum-cake-streusel-topping-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/german-plum-cake-streusel-topping-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-12460 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">German Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Plum Jam<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Moist German Orange Poppy Seed Sheet Cake filled with rum-spiked plum jam. This easy traditional German cake recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect for your next celebration!<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-orange-poppy-seed-sheet-cake-with-plum-butter\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"German Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Plum Jam\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mohnkuchen-blech-powidl.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"a slice of German Poppy Seed Sheet Cake filled with plum jam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mohnkuchen-blech-powidl-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mohnkuchen-blech-powidl-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mohnkuchen-blech-powidl.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-23991 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Perfect Plum Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar\u00a0<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">German Plum Muffins &#8211; the best plum muffins recipe ever with Italian prune plums, cinnamon, and ground hazelnuts. Includes a vegan option. <\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/perfect-plum-muffins-with-cinnamon-sugar\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Perfect Plum Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar\u00a0\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/plum-muffins-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"a Geman plum muffins with cinnamon sugar.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/plum-muffins-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/plum-muffins-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-12058 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">German Plum Cake<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Learn how to make the best authentic German Plum Cake using my granny&#8217;s easy fail-proof recipe! You will love this traditional plum dessert &#8211; moist, fluffy, and made with simple ingredients!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-plum-cake-recipe\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"German Plum Cake\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/german-plum-cake-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Overhead shot of traditional German Plum Cake on a wire rack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/german-plum-cake-2-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/german-plum-cake-2.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 106px) 100vw, 106px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-82521 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">German Plum Cake with Streusel Topping (Zwetschgendatschi)<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0A traditional <em>German plum cake<\/em>\u00a0recipe topped with crunchy streusel on simple shortcrust pastry! Zwetschgendatschi is classic German baking at its best!<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-plum-cake-with-streusel-and-shortcrust-pastry-zwetschgendatschi\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"German Plum Cake with Streusel Topping (Zwetschgendatschi)\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zwetschgendatschi-streusel-murbteig-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Zwetschgendatschi in St\u00fccke geschnitten auf einem Holzbrett.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zwetschgendatschi-streusel-murbteig-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/zwetschgendatschi-streusel-murbteig-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-7842 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake with Plums and Port<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">This rich and creamy Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake with Plums &amp; Port is my favorite cheesecake recipe for late summer and fall! A decadent marbled Cheesecake topped with boozy, spiced plums!&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/chocolate-vanilla-cheesecake-with-plums-port\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake with Plums and Port\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Port-Plum-Chocolate-Cheesecake.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Port-Plum-Chocolate-Cheesecake-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Port-Plum-Chocolate-Cheesecake.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-roundup-item wprm-recipe-roundup-item-5304 wprm-recipe-template-template-1\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-summary-container\">\n    <span class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Plum, Marzipan &#038; Poppy Seed Buns<\/span>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 8px;\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These Plum, Marzipan &amp; Poppy Seed Buns are an autumnal twist on a German Classic and one of my favourite bakes of all times! Picture soft,  pillowy yeasted buns filled with a moist poppy seed and marzipan cream and juicy pieces of plums.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/german-poppy-seed-buns-with-marzipan-plums\/\" style=\"color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 5px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-roundup-link wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-roundup-link-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" aria-label=\"Plum, Marzipan &amp; Poppy Seed Buns\">Check out this recipe<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/marzipan-poppy-seed-swirls-with-plums.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"marzipan-poppy-seed-swirls-with-plums\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/marzipan-poppy-seed-swirls-with-plums-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/marzipan-poppy-seed-swirls-with-plums.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Pick the Best Plums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re baking a <strong>German plum cake with shortbread crust<\/strong> or <strong>yeast<\/strong>, it all starts with the fruit. Here\u2019s what to look for at the store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose deep blue or purple <strong>Italian plums (Zwetschgen)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A dusty, matte skin is a good sign (that\u2019s natural bloom!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid super soft or wrinkled fruit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently press near the stem\u2014it should be firm but not hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly underripe? Let them ripen for 1\u20132 days at room temp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>German plum cake recipes that have been passed down for generations. 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