Plum Torte

Cut about 16 small plums in half and remove pits

Pre-heat oven to 350°

Heat plenty of water in bottom part of double boiler. In top part, melt 1 stick butter, turn off heat, gradually add ½ cup sugar, 1 cup flour and 2 beaten eggs. Mix well. Add 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla and ½ tsp salt

Lightly grease square baking dish (9x10) and slowly pour in mixture. Place fruit  on top of dough, flesh side up and very close together. Push down a bit

Sprinkle plums with lemon juice, cinnamon, and ½ cup sugar (or to taste)

Bake 45 minutes or more, possibly an hour. Once it begins to brown a little and looks cooked,  test center with dry toothpick every five minutes.

From Jada Berg’s grandmother