Prune Cake

Name: Prune Cake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 c. butter (or shortening); 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. allspice; 2 eggs, well beaten; 1 c. cooked, seeded prunes; 1 c. buttermilk; 3/4 tsp. baking powder

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter (or shortening)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. cooked, seeded prunes
1 c. buttermilk
3/4 tsp. baking powder

Directions

1

Sift flour once.
2

Add baking soda and spices then sift 3 times.
3

Cream butter thoroughly, add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.
4

Add eggs and prunes.
5

Then add flour alternately with milk, a small amount at a time.
6

Beat well after each addition.
7

Bake in two layer pans at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.
8

Spread caramel frosting between layers and on top and sides.
9

May also be served unfrosted.
10

(Recipe about 60 years old.)