This Simple Plum Torte Is a Baker’s Secret Weapon—Here’s How to Master It

Name: This Simple Plum Torte Is a Baker’s Secret Weapon—Here’s How to Master It
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; A pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon); 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar, divided; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; About 12 small Italian prune plums (or roughly 1 pound of your favorite plums), halved and pitted; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, for the topping

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The delicious New York Times plum torte recipe is famous! Not only for its delicious taste, but also for its fun and long history.

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt (about 1/4 teaspoon)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 large eggs, at room temperature
About 12 small Italian prune plums (or roughly 1 pound of your favorite plums), halved and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon, for the topping