Plum Torte: The Original Viral Recipe? | Vaughn Vreeland | NYT Cooking

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  • Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
  • Follow along with our video producer Vaughn Vreeland as he cooks his way through one of The New York Times’s most classic recipes: Marian Burros’s Plum Torte. The Times published the recipe in the newspaper every September from 1983 until 1989, which the editors determined would be the last year they printed it. They received lots of angry letters from readers as a result. If you’d like to try it, fear not, you can access the recipe right here: nyti.ms/3cNfC98.
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  • @ann4wade
    @ann4wade 2 роки тому +414

    Petition for more Vaughn content. "Vaughtent" if you will.

  • @vaughnvreeland3589
    @vaughnvreeland3589 2 роки тому +341

    Hi y'all! Thanks so much for watching. I love this recipe and make it all the time with whatever fruit I have on hand (usually whatever is seasonal, but frozen works too!). My ultimate version calls for browning the butter, adding 1 tablespoon lemon zest and a pinch of cardamom on top. 3/4 cup sugar is plenty, in my opinion! The olive oil version was also delicious - and you can never go wrong with the original recipe.
    I can't wait to hear your variations on this classic. It's amazing how something so simple can be so delicious. Its popularity stands the test of time!

    • @StephenMM0422
      @StephenMM0422 2 роки тому +4

      Thank you for sharing all these variations. Keep the content coming!!

    • @KristopherNexus
      @KristopherNexus 2 роки тому +5

      Hey Vaughn, you're gorgeous!

    • @Dlkny321
      @Dlkny321 2 роки тому +2

      i love you king, just wanted to let you know

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

    • @stephenbayer3909
      @stephenbayer3909 Рік тому +3

      I like how you gently nestled your plums 😍

  • @mikeyd946
    @mikeyd946 Рік тому +61

    The torte isn’t the only thing that looks delicious 😻😻😻

  • @matcharet3746
    @matcharet3746 Рік тому +42

    Converted the recipe to grams if anyone else doesn't use cups.
    (3/4 sugar = 150g, 1 cup = 200g), (113.4g butter), (100g Egg) (120g Flour), (4g Baking Powder), (2.4g salt)

    • @mapycia
      @mapycia Рік тому +1

      You are an 😇

  • @SongWitch
    @SongWitch Рік тому +8

    My mother-in-law is very allergic to gluten, and my father-in-law is lactose intolerant. But they have an Italian plum tree on their farm, so I knew I had to find a way to make this torte for them. I substituted the flour with Namaste flour and the butter with non-dairy butter, and it turned out beautifully. I was so glad I was able to share it with them.

  • @drewtrgovac3645
    @drewtrgovac3645 Рік тому +9

    Vaughn referencing Call Me by Your Name while cooking various plum tortes is everything I need in a video!

  • @EvaToad
    @EvaToad 2 роки тому +35

    As soon as the first episode of this series came out, this is the recipe I thought of. It really is one of the best. I made this torte three (3!) times this summer, largely because we have a plum tree (aka: an annual plum problem) and because this recipe is So. Damn. Good. And now I’m tempted to make it a few more times in order to try some additional variations!

  • @missyetzenhouser2200
    @missyetzenhouser2200 11 місяців тому +2

    I’ll watch anything Vaughn does. More Vaughn, please.

  • @muaathahabdullah6894
    @muaathahabdullah6894 2 роки тому +9

    Yesss we need more of Vaughn!!!!

  • @z.laflare7495
    @z.laflare7495 2 роки тому +9

    Vaugh … wow *chefs kiss*, oh the dessert looks good too

  • @jmbear628
    @jmbear628 Рік тому +2

    outstanding vlog. so comforting and yet so inspiring to watch. thank you.

  • @katarzynawszeborowska5245
    @katarzynawszeborowska5245 Рік тому +9

    My mom and grandma made this growing up. The cake was called “biszkopt z szliwkami.” My family is polish. This goes great with coffee and tea :)

  • @roseconklin5392
    @roseconklin5392 2 роки тому +22

    Vaughn thank you so much for these recipes. I am Italian and cannot wait to try the olive oil and semolina flour one! They all look yummy 😍

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @patgentry7268
    @patgentry7268 2 роки тому +6

    Last plums have arrived and I’m doing plum sweets right this minute…thanks for the posting, Vaughn!

  • @wangzhou1234
    @wangzhou1234 Рік тому +5

    I've made this with apricots and holy cow it was good. seriously one of the best recipes ever.

  • @robinmarks5638
    @robinmarks5638 Рік тому +3

    Years ago this recipe was in the paper using green tomatoes sliced thinly lay on top of cake batter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. After baking it tastes like apples you would never know it was green tomatoes! Absolutely delicious!

  • @carollynnelee
    @carollynnelee Рік тому +5

    This is my go-to cake now. I make mine with half a cup of brown sugar. I prefer less sugary desserts and it works ; ) zest fr a whole lemon and a pinch of cinnamon on top. Soooo good. Major brownie points from family and friends. Thank you Vaughn and NYT Cooking! X

  • @McAuliflower
    @McAuliflower Рік тому +3

    I love this recipe with our yard's triple crown blackberries - with brown butter, lemon zest, sub in some brown sugar and make a crumble topping ala good coffee cake. Then I gild the lily by spritzing it with jasmine blossom water after baking. I've been surprised by how much fruit this can take! This torte taught me to love baked fruit.

  • @kristinnoyoudontneedtoknow1181

    i love the plum torte, vaughn! love this video 💖 my main variation i do is i cut the plums more into 8ths than halves and fan them out, and i always add at least a bit of vanilla

  • @sdeaglefeather
    @sdeaglefeather Рік тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏻
    I have tried several times to get around signing up for NYT cooking.
    It is way more delicious watching it. Oh, did I mention seeing the variations was informative? Cast iron pan here I come 🏃

  • @lisaboban
    @lisaboban 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely video! Brilliant approach! Terrific presentation!

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @umq5147
    @umq5147 Рік тому

    This is wonderful and Vaughn is the perfect presenter for this

  • @Lady-Lilith
    @Lady-Lilith Рік тому

    I love the simplicity of flagnarde, and this is another simple recipe I'll add to my list to try when plums are in season.

  • @m.theresa1385
    @m.theresa1385 Рік тому +4

    Ha! I made one of these last week following the original recipe. I use a rectangular pan and cover the entire surface with plums alternating face up/face down. The up/down is sometimes dependent on how ripe my plums are. They’re often a bit underripe but bake up well anyways. I also get lots of plums per serving my way :) This actually bakes up quite well in my toaster oven.

  • @getrealnow73
    @getrealnow73 Рік тому +3

    I found it hysterical that you called them your children then next sentence was lets cut into them hahahaha thanks for the humor this morning

  • @ElyseTager
    @ElyseTager Рік тому +3

    Yay, more Vaughn. And the t-shirt!

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @samanthaconnelly4046
    @samanthaconnelly4046 Рік тому +1

    lovely video! thanks vaughn

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @MGWLUV
    @MGWLUV 11 місяців тому

    I love the recipe No.2 (Variation 1), it’s so scrumptious! I made 1 yesterday, and I decide to make another one just now to bring to a friend’s party!

  • @Kate-us1qw
    @Kate-us1qw Рік тому +2

    This is my go-to recipe for all occasions! Wedding shower, funeral, new neighbours, brunch with girlfriends. It's a reliable, likeable cake with ingredients you'll always have on hand. Keep a shaker of cinnamon sugar around if you plan on making this frequently (and you will). Can I make a request for the Kentucky butter cake to be added to this list?

  • @serenitym8363
    @serenitym8363 Рік тому +1

    Vaughtent!!!! This was a great vid and I can’t wait to try making this! 😀

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes Рік тому +1

    Love it :) you deserve more subs!!! Keep sharing please… I’m a subscriber for sure 😋

  • @JP-nl6lb
    @JP-nl6lb 2 роки тому +4

    Dairy-free thoughtfulness, yay. 🙂

  • @itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

    i think this could be fabulous with any of the following substitutions/additions: almond flour (50-100%), orange zest and possibly a little orangel blossom water, chopped pistacios. i could also see adding a little savory herb like rosemary or thyme, balanced with some honey.

  • @e.merilineperkins1479
    @e.merilineperkins1479 Рік тому

    Thank you for making this video. When I read the recipe, I wasn’t sure if I was really supposed to just leave the plums on top or press them into the batter at all.

  • @glentilley4970
    @glentilley4970 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you again, Vaughn...I'm going to say it: the proof is in the plum. Your charm, brown butter and fresh fruit...who needs anything else?

  • @coolio1197
    @coolio1197 2 роки тому +4

    The perfect man, truly.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @annefilloramo2144
    @annefilloramo2144 Рік тому +2

    This is the best recipe! You can do anything with it - corn meal is great. And blueberries works great.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @joeycohen7533
    @joeycohen7533 2 роки тому +1

    Oml that brown butter softening hack. I usually just put mine in the freezer for a few hrs. The ice bath is game changing

  • @hummersd
    @hummersd Рік тому

    Go Vaughn! 👏

  • @ELEKTRARE
    @ELEKTRARE Рік тому

    I need Vaughn in my everyday Life yaaaaaaassss ❤😊

  • @davidbartolomeo1818
    @davidbartolomeo1818 Рік тому

    Your such a pleasure to watch. I'm sure in the old days you could have been a Vaughn Ville star..lol

  • @anblesduke6360
    @anblesduke6360 Рік тому

    Vaughn you are the bombe!

  • @nancyturner3959
    @nancyturner3959 2 роки тому +2

    You get lots of plums in if you use Stanley variety, which are super in this torte.

  • @eliyoung3917
    @eliyoung3917 Рік тому +2

    "It’s giving like, Oliver and Elio like eating a plum torte by the pool."😭

  • @stefaniegoettingen
    @stefaniegoettingen Рік тому +2

    I just made the third version with Italian flat peaches…molto bene!! 🤌🏻

  • @windlessoriginals1150
    @windlessoriginals1150 7 місяців тому

    Vaughn is great.

  • @callegainok5858
    @callegainok5858 Рік тому

    Do you adjust cooking time using the cast iron? This is next in my list!

  • @QuantumWalnut
    @QuantumWalnut Рік тому +1

    I really like the fact that New Yorkers love a recipe so much that they would write petty letters to editos over it being taken down.

  • @psoridian
    @psoridian Рік тому +1

    Saw himbo in the thumbnail. Clicked immediately.

  • @gulden1963
    @gulden1963 10 місяців тому +2

    The reason there's a discrepancy between the number of plums the recipe calls for and the number of plums you have: Marian no doubt meant prune plums, which are very small. You are using Italian or black plums, which are much bigger. You're right that you'd never get 24 halves of the Italian plums to fit onto the surface of this cake.

  • @rickifake02
    @rickifake02 Рік тому

    I just made this this weekend! Now I need to try some of the variants.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

    • @Klmrc
      @Klmrc Рік тому

      how was it?

    • @rickifake02
      @rickifake02 Рік тому +1

      @@Klmrc amazing

    • @Klmrc
      @Klmrc Рік тому

      @@rickifake02 thanks, making it this weekend then

  • @randysmith1262
    @randysmith1262 Рік тому +7

    My favorite dessert. And the plum cake is good too.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

    • @macaoron
      @macaoron Рік тому

      Heyoooo (but also same)

  • @alexiere
    @alexiere Рік тому

    He is so 🔥

  • @jimloring2495
    @jimloring2495 10 місяців тому

    How am I just finding you tonight? You are so much fun. (Ina Garten indeed!)

  • @Dibblesoldhollywood
    @Dibblesoldhollywood Рік тому

    Vaughn’s Katherine Hepburn impression had me on board but we need MORE VAUGHN

  • @OneDougUnderPar
    @OneDougUnderPar Рік тому +1

    I became increasingly chagrined myself when none of the versions tried the plums skin side down, despite that being one of the old timey comments of approval.

  • @rozaz4754
    @rozaz4754 11 місяців тому +1

    I am the second person who is asking, how much olive oil did you use? Can you please answer? Thanks!

  • @xnevanx
    @xnevanx Рік тому

    Vaughn can GET IT 🤤

  • @ZaxorVonSkyler
    @ZaxorVonSkyler Рік тому +1

    Imagine combining 2 and 3!

  • @petemack3076
    @petemack3076 10 місяців тому

    The variations reminds me of my favorite (late) fall and winter dessert: apple crisp, but
    * no flour, just (extra) rolled oats. (Thanks by necessity to my BIL, who is gluten intolerant.)
    * honey instead of sugar in crust, for a binder
    * chopped walnuts added to crust
    * cardamom, or clove and nutmeg instead of cinnamon
    * lemon zest and juice, and a shot of amaretto or applejack added to the apples.
    The original is excellent, sure. But getting rid of the flour and adding honey really makes it *crisp*.

  • @mikesipes1535
    @mikesipes1535 2 роки тому

    Ok I want all 3. But if I had to choose just one it would be the olive oil one. I love making olive oil cakes at work for dessert special during the summer.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @christineclarke1653
    @christineclarke1653 Рік тому +1

    Can we somehow have Vaughn and Rajiv Surendra on the same channel? Pretty please? The sons I always wanted xx

  • @LydiaSugarman
    @LydiaSugarman Рік тому

    Has anyone tried this using part almond flour (instead of semolina)? I LOVE all things almond-flavored, so I think I'd also add some almond extract to the batter along with the lemon zest. Thoughts?

    • @pynkgyrl
      @pynkgyrl Рік тому

      I’ve made the recipe several times as written. Many times I have added vanilla extract, but never almond. I just tried it with half almond flour, half all purpose flour this week. It was my first time ever baking with almond flour. I added a tsp of vanilla extract. It was excellent - a more complex flavor than when I’ve made it with only AP flour, and a bit more sturdy. I plan to make it this way from now on. The almond flavor from the flour was noticeable to me even without any almond extract. The recipe seems to handle substitutions very well. I think it would be hard to go wrong. Have fun experimenting.

  • @barbarakuhl
    @barbarakuhl Рік тому

    I've made this with gluten-free flour and added all 24 cut up pieces of plum....nice and juicy, the more plums the better.

  • @arisu229
    @arisu229 Рік тому

    Cool so delicious.

  • @jamessheridan4306
    @jamessheridan4306 Рік тому +1

    As someone who has made this recipe many MANY times, I can vouch for its deliciousness. However, though it may be difficult, you may want to limit yourself to one piece. Otherwise, you may be spending an inordinate amount of time in the powder room.

  • @Reinolds_Recipes
    @Reinolds_Recipes Рік тому +1

    Great, love it :) keep sharing please !! You deserve more subscribers… I am one for sure ❤️

  • @dmv073
    @dmv073 Рік тому

    You are so STINKING funny/ adorable.

  • @Shh.ItsAllOkay.
    @Shh.ItsAllOkay. Місяць тому

    It looks like it would be nice with a mixture of buckwheat flour and spelt flour.

  • @vampyrenya
    @vampyrenya 11 місяців тому

    This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first publication of this legendary recipe. How will the NYT mark this anniversary?

  • @attilio589
    @attilio589 2 роки тому +1

    I wonder if he’s related to Diana Vreeland… that would be kinda iconic lol

    • @JulianneTure
      @JulianneTure 2 роки тому +2

      He is! Her great-grandson.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @ColorMeRado
    @ColorMeRado Рік тому

    New subscriber here.....i got given a box full of plums. Stealing your browned butter idea. Thanks

  • @t.martin3179
    @t.martin3179 Рік тому

    What size cast iron is that?

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

    • @Lampshadx
      @Lampshadx Рік тому

      Looked like an 8in

  • @johnmcglynn2125
    @johnmcglynn2125 9 місяців тому

    1983? Original to Marian Burros? My family was eating a variation of this cake in New Jersey in 1956. I once asked my mother where the recipe came from and she said "Probably from the Bayonne Times".

  • @dear_darling
    @dear_darling Рік тому

    Vaughn is giving scrumptious per usual

  • @phil9711
    @phil9711 Рік тому

    came for the food but stayed for the chef...

  • @drewlo264
    @drewlo264 Рік тому

    Random question: is Vaughn related to Diana Vreeland?

  • @jadynkay5241
    @jadynkay5241 Рік тому +1

    I deadass thought this was Full Tac at first

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @happyfrancis
    @happyfrancis Рік тому

    I kind of want the plums roughly chopped for this bake.

  • @mono2go
    @mono2go Рік тому +1

    Should have gone all in and use peach for the 3rd recipe

  • @MusicKnowte
    @MusicKnowte Рік тому

    I wish Vaughn knew I exist

  • @ellenspear50
    @ellenspear50 11 місяців тому +1

    This sounds fantastic! Dessert for our pesto-fest.

  • @kingfisherrocks
    @kingfisherrocks 2 роки тому

    Looks delicious, I've a sickening amount of Victoria plums that need eating too!

  • @harmoninla
    @harmoninla Рік тому

    The necklace must be a nod to Lana del Rey. Torte also lovely

  • @giacomobras
    @giacomobras Рік тому +1

    Is this an Aaron Samuels cosplay or what? 😂😂😂

  • @TS-ow3ch
    @TS-ow3ch 10 місяців тому

    Ummm, I’m making this with green plums

  • @JoseAngelFdz
    @JoseAngelFdz Рік тому

    Vaughn is saur cute

  • @macaoron
    @macaoron Рік тому +2

    He’s a 10, and he’s a plum torte. Vaughn is a 12.

  • @miac6371
    @miac6371 11 місяців тому

    It's like a clafoutis...

  • @danc5434
    @danc5434 Рік тому

    he needed to put a lot more fruit on top

  • @DianeH2038
    @DianeH2038 Рік тому +2

    ah, the allusion to Oliver and Elio -- sigh! 😅

  • @got2bjosh
    @got2bjosh Рік тому +2

    Not enough plums used. Too many bare spots. It should be plumtastic.

  • @SilambarasuSivakurunathan
    @SilambarasuSivakurunathan Рік тому

    I had to watch this more than once to focus on the recipe because Vaughn was distracting, in a good way!

  • @itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808

    I think it's a ridiculous expectation to expect a **NEW**spaper to publish the exact same recipe for multiple years. Maybe what heralds the change of seasons could be a seasonal torte, or a different plum torte. also, not to be a stickler, but isn't a torte a multi-layered cake? this is kind of a "dump cake" but at tarte height.

  • @Miyu-ie2ju
    @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

    let is chant nam myo ho ren ge kyo this is only way to be happy convert to nichiren shoshu

  • @karendono1
    @karendono1 Рік тому

    You are using the wrong plums! The recipe calls for Italian plums, which are available only in late summer --- really early September. Really, this is an embarrassment for the Times!

  • @grainofsalt2113
    @grainofsalt2113 Рік тому +1

    trying too hard to be quotable. just make the recipe and actually walk us through the steps in a straightforward way. how hard is that??

  • @bngr_bngr
    @bngr_bngr Рік тому

    I thought Pride month was over.

    • @Miyu-ie2ju
      @Miyu-ie2ju Рік тому

      Nam myo ho ren ge kyo convert to nichiren shoshu