Plum Cake

from Second Helpings Please (Apple Cake)

Ingredients

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 tsp. vanilla

• 1/2 cup oil

• 2 Tbs. water or orange juice

• 1 1/2 cup flour

• 2 tsp. baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• 2 cups purple plums, pitted, and sliced*

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup icing sugar

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 350F. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in oil and water or orange juice. Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder until just smooth. Spoon half of the batter into a lightly greased 9” square baking pan. Toss the fruit with the cinnamon and brown sugar and spread over the batter. Cover with the remaining batter. Sprinkle with icing sugar. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until nicely browned.

*The original recipe called for 6-8 apples peeled and sliced. This cake also works with peaches, apricots, blueberries, or cherries.