9.23.2008

TWD: Plum Cake

Last week, I sat out the chocolate chunkers. This week, I was determined not to sit on the side lines. There were a lot of reasons that I wanted to make Dorie's recipe, but my main inspiration were the plums. I haven't had any all summer. Not because they didn't look good, but because I am horrible at picking out good plums. My mom is a master at picking delicious plums. Me, not so much.

I wouldn't say that I loved this recipe. It was good, but that's about it. I can't blame it on the plums -- they tasted good. I tried hard to love it, in fact, I had big plans for the plum cake to make some rounds during the holidays. No such luck. If anyone asks me to make a dessert with plums, I got one. I'll let you know if anyone request such a recipe.

Now, back on a high note. I love next week's recipe...creme brulee. Yum. I know all the restaurants with the best creme brulee in town. Boy, wouldn't it be nice if I could make it at home and save some money. I have the dishes, a blow torch and lots of spoons.

Thanks to Michelle at Bake-En and go find out what everyone else thought of this recipe at the TWD Blogroll.

9 comments:

priscilla joy said...

yummy brooke these look delicious! plums in something baked is always good!

Anonymous said...

yeah, us too: it was ok, but not much more. there are too many great recipes to try, to come back to this one. but next week, yum....

Christine said...

This was a hit in our house, sorry you didn't love it. I can't wait for the creme brulee one of my all time favorite desserts!

Engineer Baker said...

I love the photo. As less of a fan of creme brulee, I liked this - a bit less decadent, ya know?

TeaLady said...

Yeah, not one of our favorites either. But some ideas from others may make it bakeable again. But yours looks good.

Nancy/n.o.e said...

Sorry it wasn't your fave. We ended up loving it. And I'll probably sub for the creme brulee (luckily Laurie just posted to the TWD blog to allow that) b/c of no blow torch. It does sound good. Just save a spoon, I may try yours!
Nancy

Jenny said...

Looks great Brooke! I'd love a nice piece right now!

What's Cookin Chicago said...

I really love the colors of this dish... especially the plum itself. It's almost like you've captured a slice of a sunset baked in! :)

Bungalow Barbara said...

We weren't big fans of this one either. I'd love to hear about your plum recipe -- I love plums, fresh or baked!

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