dessert recipes

Prune Coffee Cake


cakes

1 cup prunes
2 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 each egg
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or shortening
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoon butter, melted

Soak prunes in just enough warm water to cover; set aside. Mix and sift all dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, beat egg until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and melted butter. Gradually add this liquid to flour mixture and combine thoroughly. Turn into lightly oiled 8-inch square baking dish. Cut soaked prunes into pieces and press down into dough. Combine cinnamon, brown sugar and melted butter. Spread over prunes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Serves 6