Chocolate Prune Cake with Fudge Frosting

90 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

1151 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Pour boiling water over prunes and let soak 30 minutes.

Combine oil, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla in bowl.

Add eggs and beat well 2 minutes.

Combine soaked prunes and buttermilk in blender or food processor and chop finely.

Add to creamed mixture with flour, soda and baking powder.

Beat well and turn into well-greased and floured 13- x 9-inch baking pan or 2 (8-inch) round pans.

Bake at 350 degrees F 30 minutes, or until wood pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool.

To make frosting, bring water to boil.

Remove from heat and beat in shortening and corn syrup.

Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cream well to spreading consistency.

Use to frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 371g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1151 33% of calories from fat

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	17%		Iron	36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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