tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post3974458579469740322..comments2024-03-27T16:44:08.431-07:00Comments on Delightful Repast: Prune Spice Cake - Just Call It Spice CakeJean | DelightfulRepast.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-29575919389633683572023-10-28T15:34:28.757-07:002023-10-28T15:34:28.757-07:00Good cake, too!Good cake, too!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-25726835767698446762023-10-27T21:06:48.297-07:002023-10-27T21:06:48.297-07:00Good nameGood nameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-79410822454442483792023-06-29T09:57:26.936-07:002023-06-29T09:57:26.936-07:00Yes, very moist. And the more I imagine it with pe...Yes, very moist. And the more I imagine it with peanut butter icing, the less crazy it sounds! š Thank you! Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-30069190300371666792023-06-29T09:40:42.308-07:002023-06-29T09:40:42.308-07:00My grandmother made a cake similarā¦ no clove or nu...My grandmother made a cake similarā¦ no clove or nutmeg, only cinnamon. Sounds crazy but topped with peanut butter icingā¦delicious! A family favorite, so moist!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-2615706556582343142022-11-30T14:18:45.159-08:002022-11-30T14:18:45.159-08:00š Lois, that's wonderful! Thank you.š Lois, that's wonderful! Thank you.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-26243383022103066362022-11-29T14:48:18.104-08:002022-11-29T14:48:18.104-08:00Thanks for this, there are a bunch of prune haters...Thanks for this, there are a bunch of prune haters here so I'll try to convert them with this recipeLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04389485449182611198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-24615228441780656382022-09-07T10:55:50.222-07:002022-09-07T10:55:50.222-07:00I'm so glad! I'd never have thought to use...I'm so glad! I'd never have thought to use the icing for German chocolate cake on this cake, but why not! Let me know how it turns out for you.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-18914174355666073072022-09-07T10:42:18.110-07:002022-09-07T10:42:18.110-07:00My Mother used to make it at Christmas every year,...My Mother used to make it at Christmas every year, and it was just DELICIOUS! She made her icing like german chocolate, and it was just wonderful. I did not get her recipe before she passed, so thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-32928606595818045212020-12-27T18:12:58.421-08:002020-12-27T18:12:58.421-08:00Carole, thank you. That sounds wonderful!Carole, thank you. That sounds wonderful!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-36185463390610048192020-12-27T09:45:41.846-08:002020-12-27T09:45:41.846-08:00My grandmother would make one of these with lemon ...My grandmother would make one of these with lemon filling and penuche icing. Carole Nowickehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629868432828967708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-18978185817053685472018-03-27T12:01:57.343-07:002018-03-27T12:01:57.343-07:00Rebecca, that's a grand idea! This cake will h...Rebecca, that's a grand idea! This cake will henceforth be known as Plum Spice Cake!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-40390951829284627212018-03-27T11:37:43.307-07:002018-03-27T11:37:43.307-07:00I love prunes, but some have a prejudice associate...I love prunes, but some have a prejudice associated with that word, so you might want to call it plum spice cake. Doesn't that sound lovely?!Sunnybrook Rebeccanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-76935861470382863282015-03-16T10:20:40.624-07:002015-03-16T10:20:40.624-07:00Thanks, Candy Pop! And it goes great with a cup of...Thanks, Candy Pop! And it goes great with a cup of tea, which I know you appreciate!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-37476553163220914082015-03-16T09:57:35.899-07:002015-03-16T09:57:35.899-07:00Thank you for popping over to my blog, your cake l...Thank you for popping over to my blog, your cake looks fantastic! Candy Pophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09888659045447483473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-85312221888504039682015-03-14T12:15:01.485-07:002015-03-14T12:15:01.485-07:00Thanks, Chel. It's just a basic 1-pound-of-pow...Thanks, Chel. It's just a basic 1-pound-of-powdered-sugar American vanilla buttercream, with heavy cream as the liquid.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-5073070873805036642015-03-14T12:09:15.493-07:002015-03-14T12:09:15.493-07:00This looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait...This looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to give your recipe a go. (Especially the frosting!). Take care xsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-1602643805430969942015-03-11T21:17:05.565-07:002015-03-11T21:17:05.565-07:00Thanks, Pauline. I don't know how something so...Thanks, Pauline. I don't know how something so tasty as prunes got such a bad image in the first place!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-20852956126138860432015-03-11T20:12:16.593-07:002015-03-11T20:12:16.593-07:00Ha! I wonder if prunes will ever get over their ba...Ha! I wonder if prunes will ever get over their bad image! <br />I'm sure the cake is absolutely delicious and definitely approve of your slight name change.Pauline Wileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387098614220322595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-19447406642266369322015-03-11T09:22:46.799-07:002015-03-11T09:22:46.799-07:00Thanks so much, Brooks! Yes, exactly; the prunes j...Thanks so much, Brooks! Yes, exactly; the prunes just disappear into the cake, providing lots of moisture and a backdrop for the spices.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-24764526979149641142015-03-11T08:57:14.355-07:002015-03-11T08:57:14.355-07:00Jean, the prunes must provide terrific body and mo...Jean, the prunes must provide terrific body and moisture to the crumb, and I can see where they almost play a supporting role to the spice. I seem to navigate to 8-inch rounds as my "go to". Whether with frosting or a nice dollop of unsweetened whipped cream, I'd love a slice, please. Brookshttp://cakewalkr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-29953989789892341572015-03-09T16:31:28.189-07:002015-03-09T16:31:28.189-07:00April, thank you so much! Yes, I felt certain that...April, thank you so much! Yes, I felt certain that one or two of my guests the other day would've balked at Prune Cake, so I waited till they had declared it wonderful to tell them about the prunes!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-41585921978290594492015-03-09T15:49:20.547-07:002015-03-09T15:49:20.547-07:00I love the flavour of prunes but I know it might m...I love the flavour of prunes but I know it might make some of the folks in my house hesitate so I agree, Jean, let's just call it Spice Cake ;-) Your spice cake sounds absolutely delicious and looks just beautiful. I love the idea of adding prunes for flavour, texture and nutrition. What a great cake this is! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. Pinning and sharing :-)April J Harrishttp://www.apriljharris.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-75526515571682918122015-03-09T09:30:54.731-07:002015-03-09T09:30:54.731-07:00Karen, thank you! I'm so glad you like the rec...Karen, thank you! I'm so glad you like the recipe. Let me know how it turns out for you.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-37160923576812492482015-03-09T08:36:30.165-07:002015-03-09T08:36:30.165-07:00I like prunes, so I'll call it Prune Cake. I ...I like prunes, so I'll call it Prune Cake. I went through a long phase of very little cake baking or cake eating, but lately I have fallen in love with cake again. Aren't cakes so cheerful?<br />Thank you for the recipe, good cook!Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-65887956671597999472015-03-07T15:25:36.259-08:002015-03-07T15:25:36.259-08:00Charlie (Spiced), I guess you would love spices! T...Charlie (Spiced), I guess you would love spices! Thanks so much!Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.com