Bette's Plum Torte

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 plums, pitted and sliced
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Preparing

Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a large bowl heat the butter, vanilla, sugar, and egg yolks. Add the cornstarch, flour and baking powder, beating until the batter is well mixed and has a dough-like consistency.

Place the mixture in a greased 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking pan, pressing the dough onto the bottom and sides of the pan. Top with the plums and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake for 1 hour.

Additional Resources

Learn about Plums.

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