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Plum Torte

This plum torte is the most requested recipe from The New York Times. And with good reason. An easy yet elegant way to indulge in summer that's made with a handful of everyday pantry ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Large pinch salt
  • 1 tick (4 oz) unsalted butter room temperature, plus more for the pan
  • 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon, or more or less, depending on the tartness of the plums
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 Italian purple plums halved and pitted, or 6 red plums, pitted and sliced into thick wedges
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or more or less, depending on the tartness of the plums
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl with a stand mixer or handheld mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup sugar until light in color, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and then the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the pan. Cover the top of the batter with the plum halves or wedges, skin side up.
  6. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar and the lemon juice, adjusting the amount to the tartness of the fruit. Sprinkle with the cinnamon.
  7. Bake the plum torte until the cake is golden and the plums are bubbly, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool on a rack, then unmold.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.