Preheat oven to 350 F.
Sift together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Add sugarplum mixture, set aside.

Combine eggs and cream.
Add to flour/butter mixture just until liquid is absorbed.
Pour out onto floured board.
Smooth dough and roll to 1-inch thick.
Cut out scones with a 3-inch cutter, place on greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle tops with sugar.
Bake 15 minutes.