Warm Spiced Prune & Walnut Breakfast Cake

Recipe Collection: Breakfast

Warm Spiced Prune & Walnut Breakfast Cake is a vegetarian-friendly treat that combines the rich sweetness of prunes with aromatic spices. This American-style cake is perfect for breakfast or as a snack, offering a moist texture complemented by crunchy walnuts. With its warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, this cake is versatile enough to be enjoyed any time of the day. Whether served with coffee or as a dessert, it’s sure to please.

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Overview

This moist and flavorful cake combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of prunes, making it a delightful treat for breakfast or any time of the day. The addition of walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, enhancing the cake's texture and taste.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Nuts, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 70 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup shortening
• 2 Cups white sugar
• 4 Whole eggs
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 Cups buttermilk
• 1 1/3 Cups stewed prunes, minced
• 2 1/3 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) allspice
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground nutmeg
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Cup walnuts, chopped (Optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the shortening and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and prunes.
4. Sift the flour, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into a large bowl or onto a sheet of waxed paper.
5. Stir in the dry ingredients 1/3 at a time, alternating with the buttermilk.
6. Mix in the walnuts if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the crown of the cake comes out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Enjoy this spiced prune cake as a delightful breakfast or a sweet treat throughout the day!