There are a couple recipes from my childhood that have become family favorites. This cake recipe was shared by a German neighbor who made it and then topped it with Italian Prunes. This is a dense, not-too-sweet cake that is GREAT served with a fresh cup of coffee for breakfast or a mid-afternoon treat. And if you have an vivid imagination, you can make this cake, grab a cup of good coffee, take an afternoon break and imagine you're sitting at a cafe in Europe.
Butter Kuchen
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
fruit of choice
Grease and flour a 9 X 13 baking dish. Mix butter, sugar, and eggs until creamy. Add vanilla and flour. Top with fruit (we used Italian prunes/plums). Sprinkle top with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.
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| Grease and flour a 9 X 13 pan |
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| Spread batter in pan |
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| Turbinado sugar |
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| Batter topped with plums and sugar |
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| Just out of the oven |
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| Add a cup of coffee...great treat! |
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