German Plum Rolls (Zwetschgenschnecken)

Introduction:

"In Germany, cakes made with plum are very popular. This variation can be made as either a whole cake or as individual 'tarts.' I call them 'rolls' due to their appearance. They are very delicious on a Sunday fall afternoon with a hot cup of tea! They're best when still warm and served with whipped cream!"

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped almonds

1 1/3 cups cream cheese

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 pinch salt

5/8 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup baking powder

7/8 cup plum butter

1 3/4 pounds plums, pitted and diced

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10-inch springform pan.

Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the almonds in the hot skillet until they turn brown; set aside to cool.

Combine the cream cheese, milk, oil, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix in the flour and baking powder; knead together until smooth. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface, and roll the dough into a 20-inch square. Spread the plum butter, plums, and toasted almonds over the dough. Roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll. Cut into 12 even slices. Arrange rolls in prepared pan. Brush butter over top of the rolls.