Best 12 Babys Favorite Prune Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a moist and tender prune cake, a classic treat that has won the hearts of babies and adults alike. This flavorful cake bursts with the natural sweetness of prunes, offering a wholesome snack or dessert option. With variations ranging from a classic prune cake to a gluten-free and vegan version, there's a perfect recipe for every dietary preference. Explore the simplicity of the original prune cake, featuring a combination of prunes, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Discover the moist and decadent chocolate prune cake, where the richness of chocolate complements the fruity notes of prunes. For a healthier twist, try the gluten-free prune cake, crafted with almond flour and coconut sugar, catering to those with gluten sensitivities. And for those seeking a vegan delight, the vegan prune cake offers a plant-based alternative, using flax eggs and almond milk to achieve a moist and flavorful cake. Embrace the goodness of prunes in these delectable recipes, sure to satisfy your sweet cravings while providing a nutritious treat.

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BABY FOOD PRUNE CAKE



Baby Food Prune Cake image

Mom used to make this when I was young. So glad I found the recipe!! You can top this cake with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups self rising flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 (2 1/2 ounce) jars prune baby food
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, prune baby food, and cinnamon.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan or bundt pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.

OLD FASHIONED PRUNE CAKE



Old Fashioned Prune Cake image

This old fashioned prune cake is a cake your grandmother would make. It's definitely a classic and you must give it a try.

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Cake

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup pitted prunes (chopped (I used 25 prunes cut in about six pieces each))
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup oil (I used Canola)
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
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

Steps:

  • I do not use a mixer with this cake. You will need 3 bowls, 1 large mixing bowl and 2 smaller bowls. Put your chopped prunes in one of the small bowls, cover with the cup of buttermilk and set aside. In the large bowl add together the oil, sugar, and eggs mixing well with a spoon. In the other bowl combine the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg and use a wire whisk to mix well.
  • Pour the prunes and milk into the large bowl with the sugar, eggs, and oil. Add the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. (I use a wooden spoon). Add vanilla extract and mix. Spray a 9 x 13 cake pan and add the batter. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center of the cake is done. Add the topping recipe below while still warm.

TO DIE FOR " PRUNE CAKE" WITH BUTTERMILK GLAZE



To Die for

So simple and delicious! I made this for my family of 4 and there was NONE left the next day. So easy to make, I keep it on hand for guest. Most of the ingredients you will probably already have on hand. ENJOY!

Provided by wynde

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup canola oil
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup prune baby food
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Mix with electric mixer the following:.
  • 2 cups of flour.
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
  • 1 cup canola oil.
  • 1 cup buttermilk.
  • 1 cup baby food prunes.
  • 3 eggs.
  • 1 tsp vanilla.
  • 1 tsp baking soda.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon.
  • 1/2 tsp salt.
  • and chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour at 300 degrees.
  • in a lightly greased and floured 9x13 baking pan.
  • In the last 5 minutes of baking, make the sauce to pour over cake IMMEDIATELY after removing from the oven.
  • Sauce:.
  • combine all in a medium sauce pan:.
  • 1 cup sugar.
  • 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
  • 1/4 cup of butter.
  • 2 tsp vanilla.
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda.
  • DO NOT BEAT! Boil for 1 minute.

INY'S PRUNE CAKE WITH BUTTERMILK ICING



Iny's Prune Cake with Buttermilk Icing image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Butter, for greasing pan
1 cup prunes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F and butter a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
  • Place the prunes in a small saucepan. Cover them with water. Bring to a low boil and cook until soft and mashable, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain the water and mash the prunes on a plate. It's okay to leave little chunks behind. Set the prunes aside and make the cake.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mmmm... smells like the holidays.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, sugar, vanilla and eggs.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients and splash in the buttermilk. Stir until just combined. The mixture will be slightly lumpy.
  • Now throw in the mashed prunes. And if your honey walks in as you're completing this step, shield the bowl with your body and stir quickly. What he doesn't know won't hurt him.
  • Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Grandma Iny was adamant: do not over bake the cake. You want it to be nice and moist.
  • When the cake has about 5 minutes left to bake, make the icing: Combine the sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, baking soda and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring to a slow boil over medium-high heat. No need to stir. Continue boiling until the icing turns a light caramel color, 5 to 7 minutes. Important: The icing should be the color of caramel, but not yet firm and sticky. It needs to be pourable.
  • Pull the cake out of the oven. Try not to faint, as it smells absolutely divine.
  • While the cake is very warm, pour the icing evenly over the top. Work fast, as it will quickly start to soak into the cake.
  • Spread the coat evenly ... then please, do yourself a favor: lick the spatula. It'll make you smile. Serve immediately, or feel free to let the cake sit on the counter for a while before serving. It only gets better with age.
  • Helpful hint: serve without revealing the fact that the cake contains prunes.

PRUNE BUNDT CAKE



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Moist, flavorful and simply scrumptious, this old-fashioned cake was one of my mom's best desserts. Top it with confectioners' sugar or frosting for a sweet treat sure to win raves. -Gina Mueller, Converse, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground allspice, cloves and nutmeg
1 cup prune juice
1 cup finely chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with prune juice, beating well after each addition. Stir in prunes. , Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARY'S PRUNE CAKE



Mary's Prune Cake image

This is a recipe given to me years ago by my Mother-in-law. A very sweet, dense cake my husband grew up with and to this day still requests.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour, combined with the following
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cooked prune, chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup nuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon Karo light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • For the cake: Blend sugar, oil and eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients altering with the milk.
  • Add vanilla, nuts and prunes.
  • Bake in a 13x9x2" pan at 300 degrees for 45-60 minutes.
  • While hot and still in pan pour icing over the cake.
  • For the icing: Mix all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and pour over cake.
  • Use fork to pierce holes in cake to absorb icing.

PRUNE CAKE



Prune Cake image

This recipe is definitely from the South. We had a friend who used to make our family a prune cake every Christmas. When I make this cake, I always talk my father into cracking the walnuts out of the hulls for me. We pick up the walnuts in the fall and use them all winter long...the trees are everywhere! We have a 12-acre farm and are building a cabin on it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup chopped cooked pitted dried plums (prunes), drained
1 cup chopped nuts
BUTTERMILK GLAZE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Add oil, buttermilk and eggs; mix well. Fold in plums and nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done. Remove from oven and punch holes in top of cake with a wooden skewer or pick. Immediately combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly; pour hot glaze over warm cake. Cool in pan.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD FASHIONED PRUNE CAKE



Old Fashioned Prune Cake image

This is a very moist and rich cake. A little troublesome, but well worth it!

Provided by WYJAC

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup prunes, pitted and chopped
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
¾ cup butter
¾ cup buttermilk
1 ½ teaspoons dark corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour Bundt or tube pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, soda, salt, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine oil, eggs and 1 1/2 cup sugar. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Add flour mixture, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. beat well after each addition. Stir in prunes, pecans and 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Pour into greased and floured bundt or tube pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  • Make large, deep holes in hot cake and pour topping in holes and on top of cake a little at a time, giving it time to soak in.
  • For the topping: In saucepan, over medium heat, cook butter, 3/4 cup buttermilk, corn syrup and 1 1/2 cup sugar until sugar and butter melt. Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons vanilla and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5 calories, Carbohydrate 79.7 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 438.1 mg, Sugar 58.9 g

PRUNE CAKE



Prune Cake image

This was the cake I asked my mother to bake me for my birthday each year. Most people would turn up their noses at any food with prunes in it, but oh are they wrong! This cake is wonderful. When my mother had to go to the nursing home, I found her recipe written in the back of an old cookbook. I was so excited and have been baking it ever since. In fact, then I started making it for her. By the way, I lost my Little Mama when she was 95 years old. She was a wonderful cook and passed it down to me.

Provided by GA Hole In 1 GAL

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup pitted prunes
½ cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 cup white sugar
½ cup margarine
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons corn syrup, such as Karo®

Steps:

  • Combine prunes and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until prunes are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Mix flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, allspice, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Combine vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk, and eggs in a separate bowl; pour them into the flour mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. Use an electric mixer to blend in the drained prunes; the mixer will break them up a bit. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove cake from oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  • To make icing, combine 1 cup sugar, margarine, 1/2 cup buttermilk, vanilla extract, and corn syrup in a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for a full 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Invert cake onto a platter and pour hot icing over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 335.7 mg, Sugar 51 g

PRUNE CAKE WITH GLAZE



Prune Cake with Glaze image

This cake recipe was given to me years ago by a friend, who got it from her mother. I'm 82 years old, have been married 57 years and still enjoy baking this cake for my husband.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes), cooked
1 cup chopped nuts
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Add oil, eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; mix well. Fold in prunes and nuts. Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until toothpick comes out clean, 45 minutes. Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients in a saucepan. bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Pour over hot cake. Leave in pan to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

BIT OF SPICE PRUNE CAKE



Bit of Spice Prune Cake image

Make and share this Bit of Spice Prune Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups flour
1 cup canola oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup prune, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients all together.
  • Pour into 13 x 9-inch greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for approximately 40 - 45 minutes. Check very carefully. My mom didn't put down the time in the oven.
  • While cake is cooking, put ingredients for topping in pan. Bring to a boil.
  • While cake is still hot, pierce the top with a fork.
  • Spoon topping over cake until it is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 214.4, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 24.4, Protein 2.5

BABY FOOD CAKE III



Baby Food Cake III image

Use up some of your leftover baby food in this easy Bundt cake. Any fruit flavored baby food can be used.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, and oil. Beat until smooth. Mix in baby food and nuts. Beat in flour mixture alternately with applesauce. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 68.7 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe prunes: The riper the prunes, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Puree the prunes until very smooth: This will help to ensure that the cake is evenly moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will help to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Serve the cake at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to fully develop.

Conclusion:

This prune cake is a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option for babies and toddlers. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your baby's specific needs. For example, you can add more or less sugar, depending on your baby's taste preferences. You can also add other ingredients, such as chopped nuts or dried fruit, to give the cake a different flavor and texture.

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