Spicy Italian Prune-Plum Cake Recipe

Name: Spicy Italian Prune-Plum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups plums italian, pitted and quartered, cooked until soft and cooled; 1 cup butter unsalted, softened; 1 3/4 cups sugar granulated; 4 large eggs; 3 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup walnuts finely chopped; 1/4 cup butter, unsalted; 1/2 pound powdered sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons coffee strong, hot; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups plums italian, pitted and quartered, cooked until soft and cooled
1 cup butter unsalted, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar granulated
4 large eggs
3 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg ground
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 cup walnuts finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, unsalted
1/2 pound powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons coffee strong, hot
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
To prepare the cake: Prepare prune-plums and set aside.
2
Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
3
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat until mixture is very light.
5
Sift flour with spices and soda.
6
Add flour mixture to butter mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk.
7
Beat only to incorporate the ingredients.
8
Stir in cooked prune-plums and walnuts.
9
Turn into prepared pan and bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven 1 hour, or until cake begins to shrink from sides of pan.
10
Let cool in the pan 5 minutes before unmolding onto a rack.
11
Let cool completely before frosting.
12
To prepare the frosting: Cream butter.
13
Add sugar and cocoa gradually, stirring until well blended.
14
Add salt.
15
Stir in coffee, a little at a time.
16
Add just enough to make the frosting a good spreading consistency.
17
Beat until fluffy and add vanilla, then frost cake.

1766

kcal

Calories

Fat

224

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups plums italian, pitted and quartered, cooked until soft and cooled, 1 cup butter unsalted, softened, 1 3/4 cups sugar granulated, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Spicy Italian Prune-Plum 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.

Spicy Italian Prune-Plum Cake

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