Prune Cake With Porter Recipe

Name: Prune Cake With Porter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups cake flour, plus flour for dusting the pan; 1 tablespoon cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup honey; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup dark porter or stout; 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted prunes; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups cake flour, plus flour for dusting the pan
1 tablespoon cocoa
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
3/4 cup dark porter or stout
1 1/2 cups chopped pitted prunes
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter an eight- or nine-inch springform pan with a little of the softened butter, then dust it with flour.
3
Sift the remaining flour together with the cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4
Set aside.
5
Beat the butter until it is fluffy.
6
Slowly beat in the honey.
7
Beat in the eggs one at a time and continue beating for one minute.
8
Stir the flour mixture in thirds, alternating with the porter or stout.
9
Fold in the prunes and orange zest.
10
Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and bake about 50 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups cake flour, plus flour for dusting the pan, 1 tablespoon cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Prune Cake With Porter 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Prune Cake With Porter

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