Marian Burros' Original Plum Torte Recipe

“The legendary plum torte! So easy and you can swap out the fruit depending on the season and everyone always loves it.”

“i cannot understand why this is so good. i made a similar very simple cake recipe with figs yesterday, after having made this for a dinner party two days prior, and thought, why do i ever make any simple fruit cake recipe but this one? it is SOOOOO GOOD. sorry torte* whatever”

“The only cake recipe I have memorized. Modified from the original plum torte recipe from Marian Burros. Don’t skip the acid!”

“A recipe worth memorizing; fabulous with plums, yes, but adaptable + excellent with many fruits.”

“when it’s italian plum season you know we’re making miss burros’ torte”

“The GOAT”

“Just trust me. This is beyond worth the 10 mins it takes to throw together. Go buy some plums or whatever other stone fruit you love (you probably have everything else on hand already) and make it TODAY. This gift link gets you free access 🫶🏻”

“First made this while living in a tiny studio in Paris during the pandemic and it was divine”

“this recipe is easy as can be with plenty of variations and substitutions at your disposal. plus your house will smell truly magical guaranteed”

“Easy and beautiful. A classic for a reason.”

“I made this twice in two days with pantry items (canned peaches, frozen strawberries) instead of fresh plums, and they were both a hit. SO easy. Bake it in a cast iron pan for an extra-cozy vibe.”

“I said it once and I’ll say it again! make this damn torte! this was my round 4! I flipped it this time, just for funsies. no matter how you flip it, this torte is all the rave!”

“Can confirm. Made one this afternoon accompanied by a bay leaf whipped cream to indulge in following the Stanley Tucci zucchini pasta. 15/10, will be in my baked goods rotation for the next few months.”

“Never fails! Love this easy bake for end of summer.”

“make it with olive oil!!!”

“was this supposed to rise”