Plum Breakfast Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in milk, 5 tablespoons melted butter, vanilla and yeast mixture.
5. 5
   Pat dough into 11 x 12-inch rectangle on lightly buttered baking sheet.
6. 6
   Arrange plum wedges slightly overlapping to cover top of dough.
7. 7
   Brush plums with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter.
8. 8
   Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cardamom.
9. 9
   Sprinkle evenly over top of cake.
10. 10
    Bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until center tests done.
11. 11
    Cool to warm and serve.
12. 12
    Makes 16 servings.