Mary’s Prune Cake
Prunes are dried plums and are a great source of dietary fiber.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Mary’s Prune Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
-
In a small bowl, combine prunes and boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes, then drain and chop.
-
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
-
In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
-
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Fold in the chopped prunes and walnuts.
-
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
-
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
-
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
-
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
