- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
Steps
Grandma Ruby's Prune Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups prunes, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
- Confectioners' sugar (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another mixing bowl, cream the sugar and butter until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and beat for 2 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the chopped prunes and walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool completely in the baking dish before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake has cooled, dust it with confectioners' sugar if desired.
Serve Grandma Ruby's Prune Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert that will transport you back in time.