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Prune Cake Recipe

Prune cakes are one of our favorite desserts because they’re so tasty. They have a sweet taste that goes well with almost any meal or snack.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Australia
Keyword: prune cake recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 2923kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup prunes
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Bring prunes to a boil, turn off the heat, and let them cool slightly.
  • Most of the prunes should be cut into small pieces. Keep a couple aside for decorating.
  • When the butter, sugar, and eggs are well combined, add the heated prune liquor that has already been mixed with the bicarbonate of soda.
  • Prunes and the dry ingredients have been sifted.
  • Spread into a cake pan that has been greased, and bake for 45 minutes at 175C. Prunes held back are used to cool and decorate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 2923kcal | Carbohydrates: 321g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 179g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 82g | Monounsaturated Fat: 61g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 1371mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 193g | Vitamin A: 1181IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 10mg
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