German Plum Cake

This German plum cake is perfectly rich and buttery. It has a thick layer of tender, juicy plums and is topped with a delicate, sweet streusel. This quick and easy version is made without yeast, but it looks and tastes just the same!

Ingredients

CAKE

1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup (100g) plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar, divided

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

3 cups fresh plums, sliced 1/4″ thick

1/4 tsp cinnamon

STREUSEL

1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed