Ingredients
1/3 cup butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar1-3/4 to 2 pounds medium plums, pitted and halved2 large eggs, room temperature2/3 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/3 cup hot water1/2 teaspoon lemon extractWhipped cream, optional
Preparation
Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange plum halves, cut side down, in a single layer over sugar.
In a large bowl, beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored; gradually beat in sugar. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Blend water and lemon extract; beat into batter. Pour over plums.
Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with whipped cream if desired.
