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The New York Times Famous Plum Torte (Video!)
The New York Times Plum Torte is an iconic recipe that's incredibly easy to make and is a perfect way to use up beautiful in season summer plums. It's is dense, yet light, super moist, not too sweet and great with a cup of coffee or tea.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon divided*
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6-12 plums depending size, pitted and halved**
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Notes
- *Depending on how sweet your plums are and how sweet you like your cake, the sugar can be cut down to ¾ cup.
- **You will use more or less plums depending on the variety and size, but also depending on your preference. I tend to use more plums for a fruitier cake, but you can always opt to use less for a cakier-cake. You can't go wrong either way, trust me.
Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
216mg
(9%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.