1 cup red plums — drained (chop
— plums into — quarters; reserve — liquid) 2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tsp — nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs — well beaten
1/2 cup red plum liquid
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Sift flour and dry ingredients together. Cream shortening with sugar; add eggs and beat thoroughly. Add dry ingredients and beat well. Fold in plums, plum liquid and nuts. Pour into cake pan approximately 7×11-inches. Bake at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat 3 ounces cream cheese, softened. Add 2 teaspoons plum liquid and 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar.
Scanned, Busted & Proofed by Gene Johnston (ejohnston@mailexcite.com)