German Plum Cake is a classic late-summer dessert made with buttery shortcrust pastry, juicy plums, and a sweet crumb topping. It’s simple, rustic, and not too sweet – just perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of coffee. This easy recipe comes together in one bowl and uses fresh, seasonal plums. German Plum Cake German plum cake — known as Zwetschgenkuchen, Pflaumenkuchen, or Zwetschgendatschi depending on the region, and as Zwetschkenkuchen in Austria — is a beloved lat...