Prune Pound Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, moist prune pound cake with warm spices and a luscious prune glaze, perfect for cozy gatherings and anyone who appreciates classic, flavorful desserts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup cooked mashed prunes
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Allow the prune glaze to simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until darkened in color and thicker. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and let cool.
  2. Prepare the cake batter by creaming 1 1/2 sticks of room temperature unsalted butter with 2 cups of sugar.
  3. Add 3 large room temperature eggs to the creamed mixture and beat well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cloves, and 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with 1 cup room temperature buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Stir in 1 cup cooked mashed prunes and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter into a prepared tube pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack placed over waxed paper.
  9. Slowly spoon the cooled prune glaze onto the warm cake to coat evenly.
  10. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

901 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 54g 69% DV
Carbs 89g 32% DV
Fiber 13.2g 47% DV
Sugar 12.1g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16777.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 743.5mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 143.5mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 336.8mg 26% DV
Iron 6mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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