Crispy Crunchy Summer Plum Torte Recipe

Name: Crispy Crunchy Summer Plum Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-6 Plums (or other fruit); 3/4 cup All-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Baking powder; Pinch of Salt; 1/4 cup Cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 2/3 cup Turbinado sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temp; 2 Large eggs; Zest from one lemon; 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8 or 9 inch cake pan (I prefer to use springform pans for ease of removal so you don't have to turn the cake upside down). Cut plums into 1/4 inch thick slices with the peel on. For apricots or peaches you may want to remove the peel.
2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cornmeal and cinnamon until all incorporated.
3
Cream butter and sugar. Add in eggs, lemon zest and vanilla.
4
Mix in the dry ingredients until all of the dry ingredients are mixed in. The batter will be thick.
5
Add the batter to the pan and cover the top with plums in any design you like. I like to create a pinwheel around the outside.
6
Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes. It will be on the longer side if you used an 8-inch pan.

503

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4-6 Plums (or other fruit), 3/4 cup All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Baking powder, Pinch of Salt, and more.

Yes, Crispy Crunchy Summer Plum Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Crunchy Summer Plum Torte

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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