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Delicious Plum Torte: A Perfect Late Summer Treat

Plum Torte
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A delightful Plum Torte featuring a buttery, tender cake base topped with juicy, spiced plum halves.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Large pinch salt
  • 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pan
  • 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar, adjust based on plum tartness
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 Italian purple plums, halved and pitted (or 6 red plums, pitted and sliced into thick quarters)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 lemon, for squeezing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Generously butter a 9-inch springform pan, line it with parchment paper, and butter the parchment to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a large pinch of salt until evenly mixed.
  3. Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, beat the room-temperature butter with 3/4 to 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing only until combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Halve and pit the plums (or quarter the red plums) and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and optional ground ginger.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula. Arrange the plum halves or quarters skin side up over the batter.
  7. Sprinkle the plum topping evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the top, adjusting based on the tartness of the plums.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the cake is golden and the plums are bubbly.
  9. Allow the plum torte to cool on a wire rack before unmolding from the springform pan. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for late summer or early fall gatherings.
  • Adjust sugar based on the tartness of the plums.

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