Plum Spice Cake

 

The holidays may be over, but that doesn't mean we can still eat like they're here...with some moderation, of course.  As promised, here is the recipe for the tasty plum spice cake that Sofia's mother and sister made for our Christmas feast. 

The cake is moist and makes the perfect date for a cup of hot tea (or coffee).  Plus with plums being a super food, how can you go wrong indulging in a piece or two.

Plum Spice Cake

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) dried plums (aka prunes)
1 cup water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) butter
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
powdered sugar, for decorating

In a pot over medium heat, cook the plums, water, and baking soda for 5 minutes.

Mash the cooked plums together create a thin paste and set aside.

In a mixer, cream the sugar and butter until smooth.  Add in the eggs.

In a small bowl, mix together the flour and spices.  Add the spiced flour to the wet ingredients and mix together well.  Add in the cooked plums.

Pour the batter into a prepared pan and bake at 350° for 4-50 minutes, or until cooked through.  I used a spring form pan for easier removal after the cake is done.  Keeps the sides looking nice too since this is not an iced cake.

Remove finished cake from oven and remove from pan.  Allow to cool to room temperature.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve.