PRUNE CAKE WITH GLAZE

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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 :

Nb khan
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Perfect for a potluck or bake sale!


yousef ashraf
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Will definitely make again!


Krusst Alvarado
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Moist and flavorful!


Truth Believer78
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Not too sweet, just right!


Hasam Ali
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A keeper!


Mobarshir Miah
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Easy to make and so tasty!


Maria Harris
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of prunes and spices. It's the perfect cake to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Emile Bonn
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked. I think I might have overbaked it.


Subedi Bhuwany
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Aniah Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of prunes, but I really enjoyed this cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Tahir Saleem
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use prunes, which are a healthy addition to the cake.


Gujjar Baba302
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I will definitely be making it again.


KUMAIL ABBAS
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This prune cake was a delight! The cake itself was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The glaze added a perfect finishing touch, giving the cake a lovely sheen and a bit of extra flavor.