Spicy Italian Prune-Plum Cake
Description
This decadent Spicy Italian Prune-Plum Cake is a show-stopping dessert that balances sweet fruitiness with warm spices. The cake batter is loaded with quartered prune-plums and walnuts, creating a moist texture with every bite. Cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg infuse the crumb with cozy, aromatic warmth. It is crowned with a luxurious chocolate coffee frosting that adds a deep, sophisticated bitterness to complement the sweet cake. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Sunday brunches, or as an elegant ending to a heavy meal, this recipe brings together comforting flavors in a beautiful presentation.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
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In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and baking soda.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
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Beat gently just until ingredients are incorporated; do not overmix.
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Fold in the cooked, cooled prune-plums and chopped walnuts.
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Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 1 hour, or until the cake begins to shrink from the sides of the pan and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then unmold onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: Cream the frosting butter in a medium bowl.
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Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, stirring until well blended.
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Add a pinch of salt.
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Stir in strong hot coffee one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
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Beat the frosting until fluffy, then stir in vanilla.
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Spread frosting over the completely cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 356.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22.8g36%
- Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
- Cholesterol 56.4mg19%
- Sodium 841.2mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 30.0g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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