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Southern Living Prune Cake Recipe

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Southern Living Magazine has been providing the South with recipes for over 50 years. One of their classic recipes is the Prune Cake. This recipe is ideal for a special occasion or to bring to a holiday gathering. Prune cake is a moist cake with a hint of spice, topped with a sweet and tangy prune glaze. This recipe is easy to make, and will leave your guests wanting more.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped prunes
  • 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.

2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.

3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just blended.

4. Fold in the prunes and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Prune Glaze

  • 1/3 cup prune juice
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

1. In a small saucepan, combine the prune juice, orange juice, butter, honey, cinnamon, and orange zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour over the cooled cake and spread evenly.

Nutrition

One slice of prune cake provides about 482 calories, 20.6 grams of fat, 4.8 grams of saturated fat, 71.3 grams of carbohydrates, 4.3 grams of fiber, and 5.9 grams of protein. It also provides 43.6% of the daily value of vitamin A, 8.2% of the daily value of vitamin C, and 8.1% of the daily value of iron.

This prune cake is a delicious and easy to make treat for any occasion. The combination of the moist cake with the tangy prune glaze is sure to be a crowd pleaser. You can also top the cake with fresh fruit, nuts, or a dollop of whipped cream for added flavor. Enjoy a slice of this classic Southern Living recipe and savor a taste of tradition.


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