Zwetschenkuchen - Plum Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/3 cup water
• breadcrumbs

Topping

• 2 lbs plums (fresh is best but if using canned plums, omit sugar)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cream

Directions

1. 1

   Sift dry ingredients for cake together.

2. 2

   Cut in butter and well mixed, make a well in the center; add egg yolks and water and mix well.

3. 3

   Turn out on a well-floured board and knead for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Place in refrigerator to chill for one hour before using.

5. 5

   Wen cold, roll dough into a thin sheet and cover bottom of 13 x 9 inch cake pan.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dot generously with butter.

7. 7

   Mix the egg yolks, sugar and cream together; reserve.

8. 8

   Wash plums, cut into halves and remove stones.

9. 9

   Arrange fruit in rows on top of the bread crumbs.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with 1 cup of sugar; pour cream mixture over the top.

11. 11

    Bake in 350F oven for 45 minutes.