Does anyone know a recipe for plum cake using fresh plums?

PLUM CAKE - ITALIAN STYLE





This fruity cake does not need any frosting, although it's great with spiced cream (recipe follows). Use Italian prune plums but other varieties will do; or apples, pears or peaches. 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 c. vegetable shortening 1/4 c. each milk, water 10 or more Italian prune plums, halved and pitted 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg


Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking powder and granulated sugar into mixing bowl. Add shortening, egg, milk and water. Beat 150 strokes until smooth. Spread batter over bottom of 8 x 8 inch pan or 9 x 9 inch baking pan or round 8 or 9 inch quiche pan. Arrange plum halves, cut side up, close together in rows over the batter. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg over plums. Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 45 minutes, until wooden pick inserted into batter is withdrawn clean and top is golden. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm with spiced cream if you wish.








SPICED CREAM:





1 c. Half %26amp; Half


1 tbsp. sugar


1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg or cinnamon


Does anyone know a recipe for plum cake using fresh plums?
German Plum Cake Recipe





Ingredients





* 1/4 lb butter


* 1/3 cup sugar


* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla


* 1 egg


* 1 tablespoon sour cream


* 1 pinch salt (only if you use unsalted butter)


* 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of


* 1 3/4 cups flour


* 1 teaspoon baking powder


* 2 cups plums, pitted and sliced into thin wedges





For the topping





* 6 tablespoons butter


* 3/4 cup flour


* 1/3 cup sugar


* 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon





Directions





In a large bowl, cream the butter, add the sugar, vanilla, egg, lemon peel, sour cream and salt (if desired).





Mix the flour and baking powder and add that into the mixture.





Grease the base of a round baking pan and spread the dough over the pan.





Liberally spread plums over the dough.


To make the optional topping, cream the butter, add flour, sugar and cinnamon.





Sprinkle over the plums and bake for 30-45 minutes in the middle rack at 375 F.





Be careful not to let the bottom burn!


Serve with lots of freshly-made whipped cream.





If you like, you may also sprinkle rum or cinnamon over the fruit before baking.