PLUM TORTE (OR APPLE-CRANBERRY TORTE)

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Plum Torte (Or Apple-Cranberry Torte) image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt (optional)
2 eggs
24 halves pitted purple plums
Sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the sugar and butter in a bowl. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and eggs, and beat well.
  • Spoon the batter into a spring form of eight, nine or 10 inches. Place the plum halves, skin side up on top of the batter. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the fruit. Sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, depending on how much you like cinnamon.
  • Bake one hour. Remove and cool; refrigerate or freeze if desired. Or cool to lukewarm and serve plain or with whipped cream.
  • To serve a torte that was frozen, defrost and reheat it briefly at 300 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 63 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ersame Abicha
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Delicious! The plums and cranberries were a great combination and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Dj sahadat
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This torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the streusel topping was the perfect finishing touch.


USHANKA
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I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and tart. I love the combination of plums and cranberries.


Odyssey Lima
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This was my first time making a torte and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the torte was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nickjr876
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This torte was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, tender crumb. I will definitely be making this again.


shanok Mojumder
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I loved the combination of plums and cranberries in this torte. The streusel topping was also a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Mawaheb Boudiab
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This torte was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Natalia Cackowski
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful. I would make it again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar.


IBK MAYOWA
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I made this torte for my friends and they loved it! The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better. I will definitely be making this again.


360 azan
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This torte was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart. I loved the combination of plums and cranberries. I will definitely be making this again!


Rabo Manda
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I love this torte! The plums and cranberries are a great combination and the streusel topping is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this torte several times and it's always a hit.


SLAYER7SIX
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This torte was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again!


Rabiu Rabiu
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I made this torte for a potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the moist, tender crumb. I'll definitely be making this again!


Mumtaz asad
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This plum torte was a huge hit with my family! The combination of sweet plums and tangy cranberries was perfect. The torte was also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!