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scratch - Prune Cake #5, (w/buttermilk/honey sauce)

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Link: www.cooksrecipes.com/cake/old-south-prune-cake-recipe.html

scratch - Prune Cake #5, (w/buttermilk/honey sauce)

1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cooked mashed prunes
1 cup chopped nuts

The Sauce (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Grease and flour a 9x13x2 inch pan. Set aside.
Mix all ingredients and blend well. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 to 45
minutes, or until cake springs back when pressed in the center.
Remove from oven. Pour sauce over top of hot cake immediately.

The Sauce

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
1/2 cup butter

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook until butter is melted.
Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.