Prune Whip Spice Cake With Prune Butter Frosting

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A moist, spiced layer cake with a rich prune butter frosting for a classic autumn dessert
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Prune Whip Spice Cake With Prune Butter Frosting

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 805.8

Description

This Prune Whip Spice Cake is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that balances warm spices with the deep, fruity sweetness of prunes. The cake layers are tender and moist, infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, while the prune butter frosting adds a luxurious, spreadable richness. Perfect for holiday gatherings, fall afternoons, or any time you crave a nostalgic treat. The combination of soft cake chunks and tangy prune pieces in the frosting creates a delightful texture contrast. Its a wonderful way to use up canned or dried prunes, offering a sophisticated yet homey flavor profile that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  3. Add the shortening, prune juice, and milk to the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat with an electric mixer on low or medium speed for 1-1/2 minutes until combined.
  5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the beaters.
  6. Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
  7. Beat for another 1-1/2 minutes on low or medium speed until smooth.
  8. Scrape the bowl and beaters again, then stir once around the bowl with a spoon to ensure no dry spots remain.
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  12. While cakes cool, prepare the Prune Butter Frosting: In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine until smooth.
  13. Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar, alternating with the prune juice and lemon juice, beating until well blended.
  14. Mix in the grated lemon rind and a dash of salt.
  15. Beat until the frosting reaches a good spreading consistency.
  16. Fold in the chopped cooked prunes and nuts.
  17. Frost the cooled cake layers with the prune butter frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 805.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.5g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5228.6mg218%
Total Carbohydrate 183.9g62%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 80.4g
Protein 13.5g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: prune, spice, cake, frosting, baking, dessert, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, layer, moist, fall, holiday, classic, homemade, prune butter, vanilla, eggs, flour, sweet
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