Prune Cake

Name: Prune Cake
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/2 c. soft shortening; 3 unbeaten eggs; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 c. cooked, pitted drained and diced prunes; 1 c. buttermilk

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. soft shortening
3 unbeaten eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. cooked, pitted drained and diced prunes
1 c. buttermilk

Directions

1

Sift together the first 7 ingredients and set aside.
2

Put into a large bowl and blend the next 3 ingredients.
3

Add prunes.
4

Add alternately the buttermilk and the above flour mixture.
5

Bake in 2 (9-inch) layer pans at 350° for 35 minutes or until cake springs back when punched.
6

When cool, cut each layer in two with dental floss, making 4 layers and spread with the following mixture.