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Pioneer Woman Prune Cake Recipe

Pioneer Woman Prune Cake Recipe

The Pioneer Woman Prune Cake Recipe is very tasty. It is a classic southern treat. Many people love this sweet cake. You will find it very moist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Nine Inch Square Pan
  • Small Saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped PRUNES
  • 1 cup VEGETABLE OIL
  • 1.5 cups SUGAR
  • 3 large EGGS
  • 2 cups ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1 tsp BAKING SODA
  • 1 tsp CINNAMON
  • 1 tsp GROUND CLOVES
  • 1 cup BUTTERMILK
  • 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 0.5 cup BUTTER for glaze
  • 1 cup SUGAR for glaze
  • 0.5 cup BUTTERMILK for glaze
  • 1 tbsp CORN SYRUP for glaze

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Turn on your oven to 350. Let it get very hot. Grease your baking pan now. Use butter or cooking spray. Dust it with a little flour.

Step 2:

  • Boil the prunes in some water. Cook them until they are soft. Drain the water away carefully. Mash the prunes with a fork. Let them cool down completely.

Step 3:

  • Mix the sugar and oil together. Use your large mixing bowl. Add the eggs one by one. Beat them into the mixture well. The mix should look pale.

Step 4:

  • Whisk your dry ingredients now. Use a separate medium bowl. Combine flour and the warm spices. Add the baking soda as well. Stir them until fully blended.

Step 5:

  • Add the flour and buttermilk slowly. Start with some of the flour. Then add half the buttermilk. End with the last flour bits. Mix until just combined now.

Step 6:

  • Fold in the mashed prunes. Use a large rubber spatula. Do not overmix the batter here. Add the vanilla extract last. Stir it in very gently.

Step 7:

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spoon. Tap it on the counter once. This removes any large air bubbles. Place it in the oven.

Step 8:

  • Bake for about forty minutes. The cake should be firm. Use a toothpick to check it. It should come out very clean. Take the cake out carefully.

Step 9:

  • Make the glaze in your saucepan. Melt the butter and sugar. Add the buttermilk and corn syrup. Bring it to a quick boil. Cook for one full minute.

Step 10:

  • Pour hot glaze over hot cake. Use a fork to poke holes. This helps the glaze sink in. Let the cake cool completely. Serve it to your happy guests.

Notes

Use very soft prunes for mashing.
Always grease the pan corners well.
Do not open the oven early.
Measure the flour with a spoon.
The glaze must be very hot.
Let the cake rest before cutting.
Use full fat buttermilk for flavor.
Check your spices for extra freshness
Keyword Pioneer Woman Prune Cake Recipe