Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter (113 grams)
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups of prunes, pitted and chopped (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (including baking time)
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract or almond extract to the egg mixture.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add the chopped prunes and mix gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: 350, Fat: 16g, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 5g, Sodium: 200mg (approximate values may vary depending on exact ingredients used)
Dish Characteristics:
- This is a rich and moist cake with a sweet and fruity taste from the prunes.
- The texture is soft and dense, providing a unique experience for those who enjoy dense cakes with intricate flavors.
User Comments:
- "This was an excellent dish! The combination of prunes and cake was unexpected but delightful."
- "I loved the dense texture and the sweet-and-sour taste of the prunes. Will definitely make this again."
- "A unique flavor that is both sweet and hearty. This is a great dish for those who enjoy trying new flavors."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use pitted prunes to avoid any chance of getting a pit in your mouth while eating the cake.
- This recipe can be adjusted according to preference for more or less sweetness by adding or subtracting sugar.
- Using fresh prunes will give a more intense flavor than dried ones, but both will work in this recipe.
