plum torte - a classic
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Serves: 6 to 8
 
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 plums, pitted and halved
  • cinnamon or cardamom to sprinkle over top
  • extra sugar for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350f (180c). Cream sugar and butter in a bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and eggs and beat well. Spoon batter into a spring form pan of 8, 9 or 10 inches. Place the plum halves cut side up on top of the batter.
  2. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and top with cinnamon. Bake 45 minutes to one hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  3. Serve as is or topped with whipped cream or your favorite vanilla ice cream.
Notes
The Culinary Chase’s Note: Depending on the size of the plums and pan you use, adjust the amount accordingly. Use a darker plum and you’ll end up with a glorious crimson juice oozing throughout the torte. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Culinary Chase at https://theculinarychase.com/2015/08/plum-torte-a-classic/