Red Plum Spice Cake

1 cup red plums -- drained (chop

-- plums into -- quarters; reserve -- liquid) 2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tsp -- nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

2 eggs -- well beaten

1/2 cup red plum liquid

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Sift flour and dry ingredients together. Cream shortening with sugar; add eggs and beat thoroughly. Add dry ingredients and beat well. Fold in plums, plum liquid and nuts. Pour into cake pan approximately 7x11-inches. Bake at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat 3 ounces cream cheese, softened. Add 2 teaspoons plum liquid and 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar.

Scanned, Busted & Proofed by Gene Johnston (ejohnston@mailexcite.com)