Original NYT Plum Torte

Name: Original NYT Plum Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Cuisine: Dessert, Cake, Vegetarian
Ingredients: 150 g sugar; 115 g unsalted butter; 125 g all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; pinch salt; 2 pieces eggs; 24 pieces purple plums; sugar; ml lemon juice; 1 tsp cinnamon

A legendary, bittersweet dessert that marks the transition from summer to autumn. This simple yet elegant cake features jammy purple plums nestled in a buttery batter.

By Simon Leber

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 60 minutes

Total time: 75 minutes

Servings: 8

Tags: Dessert, Cake, Vegetarian, Easy, Baking, Summer, Autumn, Classic

Ingredients

150 g sugar
115 g unsalted butter
125 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
2 pieces eggs
24 pieces purple plums
sugar
ml lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees C (top/bottom heat).
2. In a bowl, cream the sugar and softened butter until fluffy.
3. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, salt (if using), and eggs. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour the batter into a greased springform pan (20, 23, or 26 cm diameter).
5. Place the plum halves skin-side up on top of the batter.
6. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and lemon juice (adjust according to the sweetness of the fruit). Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
7. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve at room temperature, lukewarm, or chilled. Optionally serve with whipped cream.