Moist Prune Cake with Lemon Frosting
Prunes are dried plums and are known for their high fiber content, which can help promote digestive health.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Moist Prune Cake with Lemon Frosting
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a small bowl, combine prunes and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then drain and chop the prunes.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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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, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the prune mixture. Mix until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the frosting. Drizzle the frosting over the cooled cake.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 30g
- 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.
