German Plum Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Put the butter in a bowl that has been rinsed out with very hot water, so the butter will soften slightly.
2. 2
   Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1 egg and stir briskly until well mixed.
3. 3
   Add the second egg and beat until light.
4. 4
   Add the flour and salt; mix well and spread in deep pie plate or casserole.
5. 5
   Arrange halves of plums, skin side down, on the batter and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Bake at 400° for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve plain or with whipped cream to which a little fruit syrup has been added. Serves 6.