Preparation / Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy and light, then gradually add the sugar, beating until creamy and smooth. Beat in the eggs, then the vanilla. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together. Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup reserved syrup, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Stir in the plums. Pour the batter into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a tothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Turn the cake out onto a rack and allow it to cool, then dust with confectioner's suga
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