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Plum Good Cake

By: NELL 2 
"It's a lovely cake made with plum baby food - moist, rich, and a snap to make."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch tube pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 cup chopped black walnuts
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. Make a well in the center and pour in the oil, eggs, baby food and red food coloring. Mix well, then stir in chopped walnuts.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove cake from pan while still hot and frost immediately.
  4. To make the Frosting: In a small bowl combine 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir until smooth.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 431 | Total Fat: 22.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2010 by Judy   view full review
I have made this cake for years, but in mine I use 1 tsp. cloves. Also this recipe orginally...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2002 by HEWITTROAD   view full review
Yes, it is very moist, however, way too sweet. The next time I make it, I will only use 1/2-1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by lsink   view full review
I remember a baby food plum cake from the past and thought I had found the recipe. Wrong!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by Miranda S.   view full review
This is one of my favorite cakes. My mom used to make this cake when I was a little girl. For...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2005 by AspenGlade   view full review
This is always a favorite at our house during the holidays. Its ok if you don't have any red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by HOLLYJOLLY   view full review
This recipe seems weird but the baby food makes this cake really moist and fragrant. I cut it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by toosiebop   view full review
MY GRAND MOTHER MADE THIS CAKE . I'VE BEEN TRYING FOR YEARS TO FIND THIS RECIPE.

 

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