German Fruit Kuchen

In German Kuchen means cake and one of the most typical is a simple one topped with slices of fresh fruit and decorated with whipped cream. It may be served as a dessert, for morning coffee, and for afternoon tea.

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift the baking powder with the flour into the bowl, adding alternately with the milk.

Mix well to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Turn into a 9-inch round cake pan that is one-fourth inches deep, lined with wax paper, and spread evenly.

Bake in a preheated moderate oven for about 30 minutes, or until done. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn out onto a rack and take off the paper. Cool. Arrange the fruit slices, sweetened with sugar if desired, over the cake. Serve decorated with whipped cream.

INGREDIENTS

One-third softened butter.

One-third cup sugar.

Half teaspoon vanilla.

2 eggs.

1 teaspoon baking powder.

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour.

2 tablespoons milk.

2 cups fresh fruit slices (peaches, apricots, strawberries)

Whipped cream