Apple-Plum Brandy Cake

I have a recipe that came out of Organic Gardening magazine last year.  I have to share it with you because it is so good and an excellent recipe.

Apple Plum Brandy Cake                                   Organic Gardening 2012

1 C canola oil

2 large eggs

1 ½ C sugar

1 ½  t vanilla

2 C flour

½ t salt

1 t baking soda

1 ½ t cinnamon

¼ t freshly ground nutmeg

2/3 C pitted prunes

2 whole cloves

Splash of brandy and orange juice

3 large apples (3-4 C diced)

In small sauce pan, combine prunes, cloves, OJ and brandy (enough liquid to cover the prunes. Gently heat on low until prunes plump. Remove cloves and drain excess liquid from prunes. Cool, dice prunes.

Mix oil and eggs with whisk or beater until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla, mix to combine.

In second bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to egg mixture and mix well.

Mix prunes and apples into batter.  It will be stiff.  Pour into prepared 12 C bundt pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 75 minutes.  Serve with whipped cream, ice cream or fruit compote or it is delicious by the slice.  Serves 10