Prune Cake Recipe

Name: Prune Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cooked, pitted prunes, chopped; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup butter milk; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups cooked, pitted prunes, chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter milk
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans

1
Combine prunes and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well.
3
Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Combine 2 cups flour and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in prunes, lemon rind , and vanilla. Dredge pecans in remaining 1/2 cup flour; stir into batter.
4
Pour batter into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9- x 5- x 3- inch loaf pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan.

827

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups cooked, pitted prunes, chopped, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 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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