Plum Good Cake

Plum baby food is the secret ingredient in this moist spice cake. Served with a confectioners' glaze it is a fabulous snack for winter.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 431 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring
• 2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

To make the Frosting: In a small bowl combine 1 cup confectioners sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir until smooth.