Fruit & Prune Lumberjack Cake
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4.9
Fruit & Prune Lumberjack Cake
Description
This cake starts by soaking finely chopped prunes in hot water with baking soda to soften and infuse them, which adds moisture and a rich fruity base. The dry ingredients include flour, baking powder, and salt, combined separately. The wet ingredients — honey, egg, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil — are beaten together before gently folding in the prune soak and then the chopped apples. The mixture is carefully combined to maintain a light texture.
Baked in a greased 7-inch round pan at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, the cake develops a lightly golden crust with a moist interior punctuated by tender fruit pieces. The use of coconut oil and honey gives subtle flavor and moistness without heavy fats.
This cake is a suitable option for those seeking a fruit-forward, naturally sweetened dessert with autumnal flavors from apple and prune. It can be served sliced plain or with a light accompaniment like yogurt or cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup prunes
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup water hot, boiled
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 apple peeled and chopped, large
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, cut the prunes into small pieces and place them in a small bowl. Pour hot, boiling water on top of the prunes, add in the baking soda, and allow them to soak for at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the honey, egg, vanilla extract, and coconut oil together.
- Slowly, beat the prune mixture into the egg mixture.
- Working in small portions and using a spatula, add the flour mixture into the wet mixture until well-combined.
- Fold the peeled and chopped apples into the mixture.
- Grease a 7-inch round baking dish and pour the batter into it. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Allow the cake to cool at room temperature. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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