Original Plum Torte - quick and easy classical plum cake recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal offers a vegan alternative with binding properties.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable option for flavor.

Heat 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 springform pan of 8, 9, 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 1 hour, approximately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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