Drunken Prune Poundcake | Oregonian Recipes

Drunken Prune Poundcake | Oregonian Recipes

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I'm a sucker for a dowdy Southern poundcake, preferably one made with buttermilk and plenty of eggs, butter and sugar. In this version, brandy-soaked prunes ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Grated zest of 1 medium orange
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped brandy-soaked prunes (see below) or Prunes in Armagnac (see accompanying recipe)

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