Prunella Cake Recipe

Name: Prunella Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 cup prunes, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 6 to 8 whole sugar-coated prunes (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup prunes, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup buttermilk
6 to 8 whole sugar-coated prunes (optional)

1
Combine prunes and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 2 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 tablespoons juice for frosting. Set aside.
2
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine 1 cup flour and remaining dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Dredge prunes in remaining 1/2 cup flour; stir to coat well. Stir into batter.
4
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes: remove layers from pans, and cool completely. Spread Cream Frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with whole sugarcoated prunes, if desired.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup prunes, chopped, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Prunella 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.

Prunella Cake

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