OOOH BABY CHOCOLATE PRUNE CAKE

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You'll get a gorgeous, dark, and rich chocolate cake from this recipe with prunes, brandy, and ground almonds.

Provided by Sandra Bennett

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
⅔ cup unsalted butter
3 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup finely ground almonds
½ cup prunes, pitted and chopped
½ cup brandy
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Soak prunes overnight in brandy. Melt chocolate and butter or margarine with water.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir in chocolate mixture. Gently mix in flour and ground nuts. Stir in prunes.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Carefully fold into cake mixture. Pour into a greased 9 inch round cake tin.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 - 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack. Frost with Chocolate Ganache Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 74.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 20.6 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

Md Habillua
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This cake is terrible! It's the worst cake I've ever had.


Antonious Cuttervff
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This cake is not good. It's too dry and the chocolate flavor is artificial.


Ximena Garcia
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This cake is okay, but it's not my favorite. I think the chocolate flavor is a bit overpowering.


Geo Pagal
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This cake is very dense and moist. I think it would be better if it was a little lighter and fluffier.


Chrissy Gaylords
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good cake. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Irfan Arshad
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I love the combination of chocolate and prunes in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor that I've never had before.


Allyah Gibson
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover prunes. It's also a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.


MD Rimon or Emon
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out great! The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake baked perfectly. It was a big hit with my friends and family.


Md asanul
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey! I love the way the prunes add a little bit of sweetness and chewiness. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


malik Aadi
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of chocolate and prunes is surprisingly delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the prunes add a nice chewy texture.


Omar Halabi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like prunes.


Thali'ah Komen
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the prunes added a nice touch of sweetness.


Tahira Arif
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I'm not a big fan of prunes, but this cake was delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the prunes added a subtle sweetness and chewiness.


Ghulam qasim Khan
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This cake was a hit with my family! It was moist and chocolatey, with just the right amount of prune flavor. I would definitely make it again.