SPICED PRUNE CAKE

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The recipe for this moist, dense, and not-too-sweet cake -- a slice is perfect for an afternoon snack -- comes from Jean Josephson of Portland, Oregon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 14

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 cup pitted prunes (dried plums)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour a nonstick Bundt pan (12-cup capacity), tapping out excess flour; set aside.
  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; remove from heat, and add prunes. Cover, and let soak 10 minutes. Drain prunes and finely chop; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Add oil mixture to flour mixture; mix just until combined. Stir in prunes and nuts.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean and the cake has pulled away completely from sides of the pan, 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Immediately invert onto a cooling rack; let cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Melissa Renee McCoy
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This cake is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion.


Hansi Sathsarani
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This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat prunes. They'll love the sweet and flavorful taste.


Ann McCoy
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Aiman Alif Izwan
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a delicious and impressive dessert.


Rana Sami
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I love the combination of prunes and spices in this cake. It's a unique and flavorful treat.


Mr_sahil_08
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover prunes. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Nakandi Nuluyati
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Yando Siyanda
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This cake is perfect for a fall afternoon. The spices and prunes give it a warm and inviting flavor.


Dominion Bitrus
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious flavor.


Rosa Rosales
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, but it was a little too sweet for my taste.


anwarsherswate
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This recipe was a disaster! The cake was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland. I won't be making this again.


Faisal shah
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The cake was a little dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I might add some more oil or butter next time.


Samantha Walker
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I might try using less sugar next time.


Trick Bwoyi
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was delicious and the prunes added a lovely sweetness and moisture.


Salu Bahi
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of prunes, spices, and walnuts.


Md Jarif
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Excellent recipe! The cake was moist, flavorful, and the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Arslan Arijo
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I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mphatso Soko
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This cake was delicious! The prunes added a lovely sweetness and moistness, and the spices gave it a warm and festive flavor. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Smrat News
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the spices give it a warm and inviting aroma. I highly recommend this recipe!


Decant Khokhar
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This spiced prune cake was a delightful treat! The flavors of the prunes, spices, and walnuts blended perfectly together, creating a moist and flavorful cake. The cake was also very easy to make, and I loved that I could use ingredients that I alread