Prune Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 249

Name: Prune Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 249
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 (One) 13x9 inch cake
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil; 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp allspice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups ready-to-eat prunes, chopped; 1 cup chopped pecans

Don't let the name fool you,this is a deeply flavorful, spice-filled treasure that is an absolute "old-timer favorite." The ready-to-eat prunes and buttermilk create a texture that is incredibly moist and dense, while the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice provide a warm, comforting aroma.

This is recipe #249 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 40 minTotal time: 55 min

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Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp allspice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups ready-to-eat prunes, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs.
Flavor: Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and vanilla extract.
Mix Batter: Add 1 cup of the self-rising flour and all of the buttermilk. Mix well, then add the remaining cup of flour.
Beat: Beat the batter on medium speed for exactly 2 minutes to ensure the structure is just right.
Fold: Gently stir in the chopped prunes and the chopped pecans by hand.
Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 325°F for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Finish: Allow the cake to cool in the pan. You can simply dust it with confectioner’s sugar or frost it with your favorite icing.

Notes

Tammy's Tip: "This cake is packed with fruit and nuts, so it really is best made as a sheet cake rather than in layers. It's an old-fashioned recipe that has stood the test of time for a reason!"