Amish Prune Bundt Cake

A spicy, moist Amish prune cake without a lot of added sugar. It can be made dairy-free by substituting coconut oil for the butter, too. Call it a plum cake and your family will love it -- don't tell them it's healthy.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American Traditional

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 242kcal

Author Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

½ cup butter or coconut oil
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon cloves
½ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon chipotle powder optional but gives it a spicy kick. No, it's not traditional but its really good.
1 cup prune juice
1 ½ cups prunes diced

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons prune juice , or enough to get a slightly runny consistency to the glaze
½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Cream the butter, sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating about 3 minutes after each addition.
Combine the dry ingredients.
Add the dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with prune juice, beating well after each addition.
Fold in the diced prunes.
Spoon into a greased 10-in Bundt pan.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. It will read 200℉ on an instant-read thermometer when done.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Glaze

Mix the Confectioner's sugar, vanilla, and enough prune juice to make a thick glaze.
Spoon over the cake.
Sprinkle with more diced prunes if desired.

Notes

Storage:

Store any leftover Amish prune cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

For longer storage, refrigerate the cake for up to a week or freeze it for up to 3 months. I prefer not to refrigerate cakes because I feel like it dries them out.

Tips:

Ensure the prunes are soft and fresh for the best results. Older, drier prunes can affect the cake's texture.

Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste. If you love a particular spice, don't be afraid to add a bit more!

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