How to Make Plum Torte - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the autumn season, especially when it comes to the bountiful harvest of fruits. One such fruit that shines during this time of the year is the humble plum. Plump, juicy, and bursting with sweet-tart flavor, plums are versatile and perfect for creating a variety of delicious desserts. And one of the best ways to showcase the beauty of plums is by baking them into a Plum Torte.

This classic recipe has been a favorite in many households for generatio...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 12 Italian plums, halved and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch torte

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  • Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl. Add eggs and mix well. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into the batter; beat to mix well. Pour into an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.
  • Cover the batter with plums, skin-side down. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, or serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg