Indulge in the simplicity and flavor of this Effortless Prune Cake. With its tender almond-infused base and sweet prune topping, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and delightful to taste, it’s a sure crowd-pleaser!
Calories: 872 kcal/serving
Servings: 8
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Protein/Fat/Carbs: 12.0 g/47.7 g/98.6 g
Ingredients for 8 servings:
- Eggs – 2
- Sugar – 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Berry jam – 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Vegetable oil for greasing the pan
- Flour – 1.75 oz (50 g)
- Butter – 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Ground almonds – 3 oz (85 g)
- Ready-made puff pastry – 7 oz (200 g)
- Pitted prunes – 8.8 oz (250 g)
- Cognac (or brandy) – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Instructions:
Prepare the Prunes:
Wash the prunes and soak them in warm boiled water for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse again, and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
Make the Almond Batter:
Cream the butter with the sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the cognac. Mix the ground almonds with the flour, then gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring constantly.
Prepare the Pastry Base:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a springform pan with vegetable oil. Roll out the puff pastry into a thin sheet and line the bottom and sides of the pan with it.
Assemble the Cake:
Spread the berry jam evenly over the pastry base. Pour the almond batter on top and smooth the surface. Arrange the prunes on the almond batter, pressing them in slightly. Trim any excess pastry around the edges of the pan.
Bake the Cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Let the cake cool slightly before removing it from the pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delightful and easy-to-make Prune Cake, perfect for any dessert lover!
