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Walnut Cake with Prunes Recipe
Walnut Cake with Prunes combines layers of light sponge cake with a whipped cream cheese and condensed milk filling enriched by roasted walnuts and chopped prunes. The interplay of creamy, nutty, and fruity textures creates a moist, tender cake that is built up in multiple layered sections. Roasting the walnuts enhances their flavor, and the whipped cream mixture provides a rich but airy contrast. This cake works well as a dessert for gatherings or special occasions.
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
689 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Cake
Cuisine:
Russian, Ukrainian
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 689
% 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.