Prune Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Prune Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. double-acting or 1 tsp. fast-acting baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/2 c. shortening (soft); 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs (unbeaten); 1 c. cooked prunes, pitted and drained; 1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Servings: persons

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. double-acting or 1 tsp. fast-acting baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. shortening (soft)
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs (unbeaten)
1 c. cooked prunes, pitted and drained
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk

1
Have shortening at room temperature.
2
Assemble all ingredients and utensils needed.
3
Grease 2 (9-inch) layer cake pans.
4
Pit and drain prunes.
5
Sift flour once before measuring.
6
Preheat oven to baking temperature.
7
Sift together the first 7 ingredients.
8
Put the next 3 ingredients into large bowl of Mixmaster.
9
Beat on Number 8 speed for 1 1/2 minutes, scraping bowl while beating. Stop mixer.
10
Add prunes, then add sifted flour mixture alternately with buttermilk or sour milk, while beating on Number 3 speed. Scrape sides of bowl while beating and beat only enough to blend, about 2 minutes.
11
Pour batter into prepared pans.

1328

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. double-acting or 1 tsp. fast-acting baking powder, and more.

Yes, Prune Spice 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.

Prune Spice Cake

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