Plum Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 3/4 cup sugar in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Add shortening, milk and eggs.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed for
4. 4
   4 minutes.
5. 5
   Grease bottom and sides of an 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
6. 6
   Coat with bread crumbs.
7. 7
   Turn batter into prepared pan.
8. 8
   Place plums on top, pushing one edge of each half down 1/4-inch into batter.
9. 9
   Dot with butter.
10. 10
    Combine remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cloves; mix well.
11. 11
    Sprinkle over plums.
12. 12
    Bake at 350° about 40 minutes.