Prune Cake

Name: Prune Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. sour milk or buttermilk; 1 c. cooked prunes (about 1 lb.); 3 large eggs; 2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. allspice

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Prune Cake – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, sour milk. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 c. cooked prunes (about 1 lb.)
3 large eggs
2 1/4 c. sifted cake flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice

1
Cream shortening; add sugar gradually.
2
Cream until fluffy. Blend in well beaten eggs.
3
Sift flour, salt, soda, baking powder and spices together.
4
Add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk.
5
Blend in prunes.
6
Bake in well-greased and floured pans (three 8-inch pans or two 9-inch pans, 1 1/4-inch deep).
7
Bake in 350u00b0 oven for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Prune Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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