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New York Times Purple Plum Torte - A Family Feast

New York Times Purple Plum Torte

The New York Times Purple Plum Torte is a classic fall dessert! Make this simple and delicious cake right NOW while purple Italian plums are in season.

Yield: 8 slices 1x
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 1 hourTotal: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Non-stick cooking spray

1 cup granulated sugar (use less if your plums are very ripe and sweet)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

2 eggs

12 purple plums, cut in half and pitted

For the Topping

1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Non-Stick Cooking Spray


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray the bottom and side of an 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Cream the sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and eggs to the mixing bowl and beat to mix well.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared springform pan. Place the plum halves on top of the batter, skin side up.
  6. Sprinkle with the topping: granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Remove torte from the oven and cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  9. Slide a sharp knife around the side of the pan to loosen any cake that may be sticking to the sides. Then, loosen and remove the outer springform pan ring.
  10. Cut into 6 or 8 slices and serve still-warm, or cool completely and serve at room temperature.

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Notes

  • A 9 or 10-inch springform pan can also be used. Just note that the baking time will vary based on the size of your pan.

© Author: A Family Feast
Cuisine: American Method: baking