The New York Times Plum Torte

A wildly popular American dessert, this plum torte recipe has been featured for many years in "The New York Times" magazine, giving it its renowned name. The fame of this plum torte is well-deserved - the ingredients are simple and readily available, and it is prepared very quickly - just a few steps and it's ready for the oven.

The taste and aroma are absolutely fantastic. It surpasses any plum cake I've made before. It's tender, aromatic, and fine. My family loved it and requested that I make it again in the future.

Ingredients
Butter
110 g
should be soft, at room temperature
Sugar
150 g
Egg
2 pieces
White flour
130 g
Baking powder
1 tsp
Salt
0.25 tsp
Plums
12 pieces
Cane sugar
2 tbsp
Cinnamon powder
0.5 tsp
Step by step
Step 1

Put 110g of soft butter, 150g of sugar and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Mix everything well with a mixer.

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 1
Step 2

Add 2 eggs, mix again.

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 2
Step 3

Add 130g of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder, mix well until there are no more lumps in the dough.

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 3
Step 4

Line a 22-24cm diameter tray with baking paper. You can also grease the side walls with some butter.

Move the dough to the pan, and distribute it evenly with a spoon over the entire surface.

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 4
Step 5

Wash the plums, cut them in half, and remove the pits.

Arrange the plum halves with the cut side down on the entire surface of the cake.

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 5
Step 6

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon on top.

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 6
Step 8

Bake the plum cake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 40-45 minutes, or until it is evenly browned.

 

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 8
Step 9

Leave to cool completely in the tray for at least 1 hour, then portion and serve. It is fantastically good, tender, and aromatic.

Good appetite!

The New York Times Plum Torte - Step 9
Quantity: 8 serv (22-24cm shape)
Prep time:
60 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 15 min