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Old Fashioned Prune Cake Recipe

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This Old Fashioned Prune Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring chopped prunes infused in a spiced batter and topped with a rich buttery syrup. Perfect for those who love classic, dense cakes with warm autumnal flavors like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The cake is baked until tender and then drizzled with a luscious topping while still warm to soak into every bite.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped (about 25 prunes cut into six pieces each)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Soak Prunes: Place the chopped prunes in a small bowl and cover with 1 cup of buttermilk. Set aside to allow the prunes to soften and infuse the buttermilk.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the canola oil, sugar, and eggs. Stir well with a spoon until fully mixed and smooth.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the soaked prunes and buttermilk mixture into the large bowl with the oil, sugar, and eggs. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently but thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Finally, add the vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate all flavors.
  5. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Spray or grease a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Make the Topping: While the cake bakes, combine the buttermilk, dark corn syrup, sugar, baking soda, butter or margarine, and vanilla extract in a pan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and topping is smooth. This can also be prepared in the microwave, heating until bubbly and combined.
  7. Apply Topping: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes evenly across the surface using a skewer or fork. Immediately pour the warm topping over the cake so that it seeps into the holes, enriching the cake as it cools.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving to enjoy the full depth of flavor and moist texture.

Notes

  • Do not use a mixer; stir the batter gently with spoons and whisk to keep the cake tender.
  • The topping can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave for convenience.
  • Make sure to poke holes in the cake before adding topping so it absorbs well.
  • Use dark corn syrup for a richer flavor in the topping.
  • Ensure all spices are fresh to maximize aromatic quality.

Keywords: Old Fashioned Prune Cake, Prune Cake, Spiced Cake, Buttermilk Cake, Classic Dessert, Fall Cake

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