Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 9 inch cake pan or baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Using an electric mixer beat butter and sugars until light andf fluffy.
In a large bowl mix the flour,baking soda and salt.
With mixer on low,beat in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
Beat in vanilla.
Add in 1/2 of the flour mixture,then sour cream followed by the rest of the flour mixture.Mix until just combined.
Spread batter into pan and smooth the top with a knife.
Arrange the plums at the top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Dust with confectioner's sugar once cooled.