NYT Cookings Iconic Plum Torte

✨ This cake has almost 20,000 five-star reviews - and for good reason.
@nytcooking’s iconic Plum Torte by the late Marian Burros is foolproof, adaptable, and perfect in every season. Even the most novice baker can nail it.

Swap plums for apples, pears, peaches, or berries ~ every version is a winner. 🍎🍐🍑🍓

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Recipe:
¾ to 1 cup sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 eggs
12 pitted purple plums, halved (or fruit of choice)

Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C

Cream the butter and sugar well in a stand mixer or using a hand held mixer. Mix in the eggs until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and beat well.
Pour the batter into a prepared 8” or 9” springform pan. Arrange the plums cut side down on top of the batter. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake the cake for 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

✨Tip: this cake freezes well. Place in 300°F/150°C oven to warm.