Streusel Plum Cake
This cake is low in fat and not too sweet. The glaze is optional, it takes a minute to prepare and adds only a few more calories. Great way to use up fresh plumbs in season. We like it best without the glaze, which also helps the diabetic.
Steps
In a large bowl , cream together sugar , margarine and egg yolks until fluffy.
Combine flour with baking powder.
Beat into egg mixture alternately with milk.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Fold into batter.
Pour batter into greased 9 inch square cake pan.
Halve and pit plums.
Arrange over batter.
Streusel topping-------------.
In a small bowl , combine brown sugar , margarine and cinnamon.
Sprinkle over fruit.
Bake in 350f oven for 35-45 minutes or until top is golden and tester inserted into centre of cake comes out clean.
Glaze --------------.
Combine icing sugar , milk and vanilla.
Drizzle over cooled cake.
Ingredients
granulated sugar, soft margarine, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, 2% low-fat milk, plums, brown sugar, cinnamon, icing sugar, milk, vanilla