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Pioneer Woman Prune Cake Recipe

Pioneer Woman Prune Cake Recipe
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Pioneer Woman Prune Cake is a moist, spiced cake featuring tender mashed prunes and a rich, glossy buttermilk icing. This nostalgic dessert blends warm spices like nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon with a luscious, slightly tangy icing that’s poured hot over the freshly baked cake, creating a beautiful, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 cup prunes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 whole eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Cook and Mash Prunes: Simmer the prunes in water for 8 minutes to soften them. Drain thoroughly, then mash the prunes until smooth to incorporate evenly into the batter.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and canola oil until well combined and smooth, which creates the base for a moist cake.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
  5. Incorporate Dry and Wet Mixtures: Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined to avoid overmixing, then fold in the mashed prunes gently.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the Icing: While the cake bakes, combine sugar, buttermilk, baking soda, white corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook without stirring for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened slightly.
  8. Finish the Icing and Pour Over Cake: Remove the icing from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the warm icing evenly over the hot cake immediately after removing it from the oven for a glossy, sticky topping.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly so the icing sets but remains gooey, then slice and enjoy this comforting spiced dessert.

Notes

  • The cake is best served warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh buttermilk for the best tang and moisture in the cake and icing.
  • If prunes are not available, dried plums soaked and mashed can be substituted.
  • Make sure not to overbake; the cake should be moist and tender.
  • The icing can be made ahead and gently reheated before pouring if desired.

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