Baby Food Prune Cake
Delightfully moist and surprisingly easy to make, this Baby Food Prune Cake is a nostalgic twist on classic comfort food with a modern, wholesome touch. Featuring the natural sweetness of baby food prunes and unsweetened applesauce, this spiced cake is infused with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, making it perfect for any season. With a tender crumb and optional crunch from chopped walnuts, this cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time before baking to golden perfection. A final dusting of powdered sugar adds a simple yet elegant finish to this crowd-pleasing dessert. Whether served as a teatime treat or a unique addition to your dessert spread, this easy prune cake recipe is sure to charm both young and old alike! Perfect for keyword searches like "easy prune cake recipe," "moist spice cake," or "desserts with baby food," it’s a must-try for home bakers looking to add a dash of nostalgia to the holiday table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 6 oz baby food prunes
- 4 oz unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or a bundt pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil and sugar. Mix well using a hand or stand mixer until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time to the sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the baby food prunes and applesauce until well blended.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using walnuts, gently fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, lightly dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your homemade Baby Food Prune Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.0 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
