ZWETSCHGENKUCHEN 

(GERMAN PLUM CAKE)

ingredients

300-500 g plums
400 g flour
200 g sugar
200 g vegan margarine
1 tbsp soy flour
water
1 tbsp backing powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

directions

preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. grease backing pan with vegan margarine and dust with semolina. 
in a large bowl sift together flour, backing powder, salt and cinnamon. cream the vegan margarine with sugar and combine with the flour mixture. 
separately mix soy flour and some water (enough to obtain a creamy texture) and add to the bowl. 

spread dough over the backing pan and cover with pitted, cut plums (with cut side up).
bake for 40 min. 

YELLOW SPLIT PEAS PUREE

ingredients

1 cup yellow split peas
water
2 garlic cloves
1 onion
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp marjoram herb
salt and pepper

directions

wash and drain split peas; cover in cold water and let is soak for a few hours. replace the water and bring it to boil. reduce heat add marjoram and simmer covered for about 1-1,5 h (until the water vaporize and its very soft with a thick, creamy texture).

heat olive oil in a frying pan and sauté onion and minced garlic until golden brown. add pepper and salt to taste. mix with split peas.