Plum Cake Tatin Barefoot Contessa – Ina Garten

Plum cake Tatin is a variation of the classic French dessert Tarte Tatin, which is traditionally made with apples. In this version, plums are used instead, giving the cake a sweet and tangy flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Plum Cake Tatin Barefoot Contessa – Ina Garten

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Plums
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ room temperature, cut into pieces Unsalted Butter
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sour Cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a light amber color.
3. Pour the caramel into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
4. Arrange the plum slices in a single layer over the caramel.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
6. In a separate bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 1/4 cup of sour cream. Mix until just combined.
8. Spoon the batter over the plums in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
11. Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan. Carefully invert the cake onto the plate, allowing the caramel and plums to release onto the plate.
12. Serve the plum cake Tatin warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.