Original Plum Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Cream the sugar and butter in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the flour, baking powder, salt and eggs and beat well.
4. 4
   Spoon the batter into a spring form of 8, 9 or 10 inches.
5. 5
   Place the plum halves skin side up on top of the batter.
6. 6
   Sprinkle lightly with sugar and lemon juice, depending on the sweetness of the fruit.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with (about) 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, depending on how much you like cinnamon.
8. 8
   Bake one hour, approximately.
9. 9
   Remove and cool; refrigerate or freeze if desired.
10. 10
    Or cool to lukewarm and serve plain or with whipped cream.
11. 11
    To serve a torte that was frozen, defrost and reheat it briefly at 300 degrees.