Plum Tart
When I was a kid, I used to read books from a bygone era where the characters eat lots of plum desserts: plum pudding, plum pie, plum cake, plum tart. I always wondered what that would taste like. Could it really be as good as it sounded?
Turns out, it is! This cake is dessert gone retro, the kind of treat people used to eat in the dark days before peanut butter cups existed. But there’s a lot to be said for the sweet, buttery crumbs that contrast so beautifully with the plums.
While I went ahead and called this a tart, that was really for lack of a better word. It’s very dense and kind of like a cross between a giant sugar cookie and a yellow cake. The hybrid works, but I still have no good word for it. And there’s a gentle sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on the top that is reminiscent of a Snickerdoodle. So you could call it a cookie cake if you like. Either way, it tastes happy!
I’m sad that summer is over too, but I am happy that fall is officially here! It’s kind of bittersweet. I’m glad you shared your summer creations, Mir! Can’t wait to see what you have to share next week!
Gayle@Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Salted Caramel Latte
It’s sad, for sure. I’m still wondering where all my free time went…and the sun.
Wowza! That’s a delicious round-up of summer favorites! How’d I miss that cheesecake brownie chunk ice cream? At first I was mad, then I remembered I can make it now! haha! Thanks for sharing, friend!
annie@ciaochowbambina recently posted…Toasted Coconut & Almond Crumbly Cake
Ha! You’re so cute, Annie. Of course you can! I loooved that ice cream. I wanted to marry it.
It’s breakfast time and I’m craving each and everyone one of these, Mir! That salted peanut butter caramel pie is calling my name. Can’t wait to see your recipe for your poke cake! Have a great weekend, friend.
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That pie was so nice, and I miss it. The poke cake is a real bummer, because it tasted so good but didn’t photograph well at all.
Mir, I loved those pink lemonade snowballs and everything else you made this summer!!! can’t wait to see the poke cake!!!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…9 Healthy Hacks for Busy Parents
Thanks, Alice! It was a good summer. I’m having a hard time letting go now that I have absolutely no free time. It’s kind of a bummer!
Yes, I have also admitted that summer is over now! This is such a beautiful roundup of summer beauties. Thanks for this awesome share! 🙂
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen recently posted…Apple Cinnamon Brownie with Caramel Drizzle
I’m glad you are coming to terms too, Anu. Not easy!
I hate it when I make something that’s great but my pictures aren’t! I’m with you. This round-up is great though! That cheesecake brownie crunch ice cream is calling my name! 😮 That is my kind of ice cream!
Michele @ Alwayzbakin recently posted…Sour Cream Pumpkin Coffeecake
It’s very frustrating. Photography is not my bag, so that’s the hardest part about blogging for me. Thanks, Michele!