Baby's Favorite Prune Cake Recipe

Unlock the secret to a moist, delicious prune cake with this almost-legendary recipe! Inspired by a cherished family heirloom, this old-fashioned quick bread uses a surprising ingredient – baby food – to achieve unparalleled flavor and texture. Forget dry, crumbly prune cakes; this recipe delivers a burst of prune goodness and unbelievable moisture in every bite. Perfect for afternoon tea, dessert, or a special occasion, this cake is guaranteed to become a new favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 355.2 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Baby's Favorite Prune Cake

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How to Make Baby's Favorite Prune Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the prune puree, baby food, and chopped prunes.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

136g

Fat

8g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baby's Favorite Prune Cake?

Baby's Favorite Prune Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baby's Favorite Prune Cake?

Baby's Favorite Prune Cake has approximately 355.2 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baby's Favorite Prune Cake?

The key ingredients for Baby's Favorite Prune Cake are Margarine, Light Brown Sugar, Eggs, Prune Baby Food, Baking Soda, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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