Prune Cake With Glazed Topping

Don't let the prunes scare you!

Think of a super moist cake with autumnal spices.

Possibly a cross between applesauce cake and gingerbread except better!

The glaze soaks all the way through.

I promise it will be a favorite! Nobody will know it has prunes in it!

And yes, it was my birthday cake this year!

Prune Cake with Glazed Topping

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

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.