EATING WELL PLUM TORTE

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 4-ounce jar baby food prunes
1 cup (plus 2 teaspoons) sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
12 Italian prune plums
1 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat eggs, prunes and 1 cup of the sugar until blended.
  • Beat in flour, baking powder and pinch of salt. Spoon into ungreased 8-, 9- or 10-inch spring form.
  • Split and pit the plums, and place them on batter, skin side down, in concentric circles.
  • Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of sugar and a few squeezes of lemon juice.
  • Bake for about 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool to lukewarm before serving. Can be reheated.

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