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Plum Torte

A delightful dessert combining juicy, tart plums with a buttery, tender cake.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4-5 medium plums pitted and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the sliced plums gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle brown sugar over it.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.