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Polish Crumble Cake (Pleśniak)
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇵🇱 PLA classic layered shortcrust cake featuring fruit jam and a beautiful, rustic crumble topping.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Sift 500g of flour with 1 tsp of baking powder into a large bowl and cut in 200g of cold butter.
- 2
Add 150g of sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, and 3 egg yolks.
- 3
Knead the mixture into a firm dough and divide it into three portions; wrap two and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 4
Grate the third portion of dough onto the bottom of a 24cm square baking tin to form the base.
- 5
Spread 300g of plum jam evenly over the base layer.
- 6
Grate the second portion of dough over the jam layer.
- 7
Grate the final chilled portion over the top to create the signature 'moldy' effect.
- 8
Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other jams?+
Yes, although thick plum jam is traditional, blackcurrant or raspberry jam also work well for a tart contrast.
Why grate the dough?+
Grating the chilled dough creates an airy, uneven texture that gives the cake its characteristic look and crunchy bite.
What if the dough is too soft to grate?+
If the dough feels greasy or soft, place it back in the freezer for 10 minutes until firm enough to grate easily.
Should I pre-bake the bottom layer?+
It is not strictly necessary, but if you prefer a very crisp base, you can pre-bake it for 10 minutes before adding the jam.
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