Prune Cake

Prune Cake
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    67

A heartwarming and unexpectedly delicious cake, boasting a moist crumb and a medley of warm spices that perfectly complement the subtle sweetness of prunes. Topped with a luscious buttermilk-corn syrup icing, this cake is a comforting classic with a delightful twist.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    73 g
  • Cholesterol
    29 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    336 mg
  • Sugar
    51 g
  • Fat
    37 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins **Prepare the Prunes:** In a small saucepan, combine prunes and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until prunes are tender (about 5 minutes). Drain and set aside.

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Recipe View 2 mins **Preheat and Prepare:** Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt pan).

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Recipe View 1 mins **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, allspice, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.

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Recipe View 1 mins **Combine Wet Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, combine vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk, and eggs. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just fully incorporated.

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Recipe View 3 mins **Incorporate Prunes and Nuts:** With an electric mixer, beat in the drained prunes (the mixer will break them up a bit). Stir in the chopped pecans; pour the batter into the prepared pan.

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Recipe View 45 mins **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean (about 45 minutes). Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes.

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Recipe View 8 mins **Prepare the Icing:** Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, margarine, 1/2 cup buttermilk, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil the icing for a full 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Recipe View 2 mins **Glaze the Cake:** Invert the cake onto a platter. Pour the hot icing generously over the top.

For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar in place of white sugar for the cake batter.
To enhance the nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the batter.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Ensure the icing is hot when you pour it over the cake for the best glaze.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 22 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jerod Heathcote

    My grandmother used to make a similar cake. This recipe brought back so many memories!

  • Abel Koss

    The icing is what makes this cake special. It's so rich and buttery.

  • Sandrine Lockman

    I was hesitant to try this because of the prunes, but it's now one of my favorite cakes! So moist and flavorful.

  • Easter Gottlieb

    Easy to follow instructions and the cake turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again!

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