The New York Times Plum Torte Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie alternative, while granulated sugar is more economical.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Mix in lemon juice until combined.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Arrange halved plums, cut side up, over the batter.

Sprinkle the additional sugar and cinnamon on top of the plums.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

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