Walnut Cake with Prunes Recipe
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Walnut Cake with Prunes Recipe
Description
Walnut Cake with Prunes Recipe is an assembled layered cake featuring sponge cakes alternated with a fluffy cream cheese mixture, roasted walnuts, and chopped prunes. The walnuts are toasted to bring out their nutty aroma before being added to the creamy layers, which are made by beating cream cheese, condensed milk, and heavy whipping cream into a light, spreadable filling. The prunes add sweet, chewy pockets between the layers, balancing the richness of the cream. Multiple sponge layers are stacked and generously covered with cream, giving the cake a soft, moist texture throughout.
The preparation involves slicing sponge cakes into even layers, then spreading cream, followed by prunes or walnuts in alternating layers. After layering, the cake is fully frosted with the remaining cream to seal in moisture and provide a cohesive appearance. The combination of the smooth cream, crunchy nuts, and tender fruit makes this cake distinct. It is best served chilled and sliced carefully to maintain its layered structure.
Ingredients
- 2 sponge cake
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream very cold
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 10 oz condensed milk
- 2 cups walnuts chopped, roasted
- 2 cups prunes chopped
Instructions
- Prepare two sponge cakes.
- On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake the chopped walnuts in the oven at 350°F until they turn golden brown. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool at room temperature.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the cream cheese with the condensed milk until smooth. Next, add in the heavy whipping cream and beat on high until the mixture expands 3 times in volume. Make sure to not over beat the mixture, as it will turn runny.
- Slice each sponge cake into two even layers.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a bit of the white cream on top, followed by half of the dried plums.
- Place the second layer on top and spread on a layer of cream, followed by a handful of walnuts. Next, pop on the third layer and spread it with the white cream, followed by the other half of the dried plums. Cover the cake with the last layer of sponge cake.
- Frost the entire outside of the cake with the remaining cream and cover the sides with walnuts. Additionally, sprinkle some walnuts alongside the rim of the top of the cake.
- Allow the cake to refrigerate overnight before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 689 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 689kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 1499IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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