Vine Torte or Prune Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Indulge in a slice of sweet and fragrant Vine Torte or Prune Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

80 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
2 lbs pitted prunes
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup rum ( I usually use 1/2 cup ) or 1/2 cup wine ( I usually use 1/2 cup )
1/2 cup water , reserved from cooking prunes
1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
432
Sugar
28g
Fat
18g
Vine torte or prune cake is a Czech dessert that has gained popularity worldwide. The moist and soft crumb of the cake with its sweet aroma from the cooked prunes is absolutely divine. It is often served with dollop of whipped cream, or alone at tea time. This cake has a tendency to be one of the favorites of those who try it for the first time, and with its classic sweet and sour mix, its complex and unique flavor can make any event more memorable.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well.
2.Add margarine/butter and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
3.Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.Stir in vanilla and milk. Mix well.
5.Take a greased 9-inch cake pan and line the bottom with wax paper.
6.Preheat oven to 300 degree F.
7.Spread half the batter evenly on the cake pan.
8.Now, pit and soften the prunes by cooking them in water, rum and sugar until tender.
9.Drain prunes, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid. Add salt to the reserve liquid and pour over the prunes. Mix well.
10.Put a layer of prunes over the batter in the pan.
11.Add the remaining batter on top of the prunes evenly.
12.Add another layer of prunes on top of the batter.
13.Now, bake at 300 degree F for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
14.Let the cake cool for about 20 minutes.
15.Invert cake while still warm and remove wax paper. Let it cool completely before serving.

PROS

The tender, moist prune layer in between the buttery, moist dough make for a perfect tea time treat that can be enjoyed by all age groups.

The cake can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator.

CONS

The prune layer does add calories and the baking time is relatively longer, however, the outcome is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prunes are a excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, K, and minerals like potassium and copper.
They are not only good for digestion and bone health, but also for preventing and treating anemia. They have also been found to have significant bone-protective effects, helping in reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

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