Santa Rosa Plum Cake

1. 1

   In a small bowl, beat egg whites until; stiff and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream butter with sugar.

3. 3

   Beat in egg yolks and lemon rind.

4. 4

   Stir together flour and baking powder and then beat into creamed mixture.

5. 5

   Fold in egg whites gently but thoroughly.

6. 6

   Spread batter evenly in a greased and floured tube pan. ( There will be a little over 1-inch of batter in pan.)

7. 7

   Arrange plums skin side down, attractively over batter.

8. 8

   Bake cake in a 375F oven for 40 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick.

9. 9

   Transfer to a rack to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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