Dessert of the Week

Since I love to bake, salivate over the photos in other people's blogs, and write in my own blog (despite the evidence to the contrary), I've decided to have a go at posting weekly photos of things I've made.

Today it was my grandmother's recipe for Plum Torte:

The cake has a lightness reminiscent of angel food, but with more of a crispy bite at the edges, and a strong buttery/sugary profile. Halved plums are placed on the top before baking, and the cake underneath those pieces is a little moister and almost underdone. Delicious!

I'd like to work on this recipe to elevate it from its "good-looking comfort food" status. Maybe some ginger and slivered almonds? I'll have to think about it.