mom's plum cake

 thanks, mom!

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1 stick butter (softened)

3 eggs (separated)

1 cup sugar

2 1/2 cups flour

1 package Dr Oetker baking powder

1 bottle Dr Oetker arrak aroma

8 tablespoons milk

large can of plums, drained, pitted  & cut in half (save syrup if making glaze)

powdered sugar for dusting (Mom makes a glaze out of powdered sugar and the juice from the plums)

Preheat oven to 350*. Butter and flour a half sheet pan. 

Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks, one at a time and beat until well incorporated. Add the arrak aroma. Alternate flour and milk in 3 additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat egg whites until stiff (but not dry) and add to the batter, mixing just until no traces of white remain.

Spread half of the dough into the prepared pan. Place plums, cut side down, on the dough. Plop on the remaining dough. I rap the pan on the counter a few times to spread it around.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Dust with confectioner's sugar when cooled or top with plum glaze.

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enjoy!