any kind of plums,
even those that aren’t so ripe
will work in this cake

3/4 c sugar, 1 stick butter, soft; 1 c flour, pinch salt, 2 eggs, plum halves to cover top, toppings: sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon
cream butter, sugar, beat in rest except plums; pour in buttered pie dish, place plums skin up, add toppings; 350 F, 1 hour