Pflaumem Kochen (German cake)

  This is an old family recipe past down on my dad's side. MY mom taught me how to make this. Ive used different fruits over the years. I just made it for hubby using raspberries. ( used 2 containers). I also double the Crumbs. You can use a smaller pan or a round pan if you want a thicker crust.
                                          Happy Baking ~ ENJOY~

Preheat oven 350'
2lbs small purple plums, apples, peaches or any fruit you desire

Cake Crust
2 Cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 sticks butter
2/3 Cup sugar
1 egg

Crumb Topping
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
Cinnamon if using apples

Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix together with a fork lightly, then knead dough by hand until smooth. Grease and flour 8' by 14' pan.

        
 Put dough in pan and pat dough evenly leaving a little higher around edges.

                                     Pour fruit in a single layer.

                                         Top with crumb topping.

Place in center of oven at 350' and cook for 35 minutes. Should be a nice light golden brown. Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desire.