Streusel Crumb cake

Streusel or Crumbles for cakes and pastry

Crispy Streusel Crumbles is a tasty topping for my cakes and pastries. Just sprinkle the crumbs before baking and it will convert your baked goods into a special treat Below is a basic Streusel recipe. Leftovers can be kept in the fridge (or freezer) for future use. Ingredients: 2 1/3 cup all purpose flour 10 1/2 tbsp cold Butter 3/4 cup granulated Sugar The recipe … Continue reading Streusel or Crumbles for cakes and pastry

German Plum Cake, Zwetschgenkuchen

Zwetschgenkuchen or Plum cake

Perfect to accompany an afternoon coffee is the Zwetschgenkuchen. You can find or pick plums from June till late September when they are ripe. In the US you can buy this oval purple fruit in some stores, they are called Italian plums. Instead of Streusel, you can sprinkle the cake with plain sugar depending on taste. Some whip cream on top or on the side would … Continue reading Zwetschgenkuchen or Plum cake