Plum Torte

A cinnamon-sugar blend and fresh plums top this easy-to-make torte that is sure to impress guests when entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Cover the batter with plums, skin-side down. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top.

Step 4

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.