Prune Cake with Glazed Topping

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 1 c buttermilk
• 1 c cooked and mashed prunes
• 1 t vanilla
• 2 c flour
• 1 t baking powder
• 1 t baking soda
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1 t nutmeg
• 1 t allspice

Details

Adapted from myfivemen.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare the prunes, place in a glass measuring cup and cover with water. Microwave 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Run through food processor until they are a smooth paste.

Then proceed with the recipe.

Mix wet ingredients in mixer and blend well.

Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat well.

Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake 350 for 40-50 minutes. Mine took 35.
Do a toothpick test.

Glaze:
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 1/2 c sugar
3/4 c buttermilk
2 T white corn syrup
1 t vanilla

Place all ingredients in deep sauce pan and stir over medium
low heat just until it begins to boil.

Remove from heat and add 1 t of baking soda.

Stir until dissolved and foamy. Pour slowly
over hot cake until absorbed.