Ingredients

  • 2 c. unbleached flour
  • 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 c. nonfat milk
  • 4 (2 1/2 oz.) jars baby food pureed prunes
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 egg whites or liquid egg substitute to equal 2 whole eggs
  • 1 c. Cappuccino (from mix) or 2 tsp. instant coffee in 1 c. boiling water or 1 c. strong coffee
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • confectioners sugar
  • real fruit preserve

Method

  • Into large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • In medium bowl, stir together milk, prunes, vanilla, egg whites or egg substitute and Cappuccino or coffee.
  • Pour moist ingredients into dry, blending well.
  • Spray 2 (9-inch) round baking pans with nonstick spray. Divide batter equally between pans.
  • Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until center tests done with wooden pick. Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes.
  • Invert onto wire rack; cool. Use favorite fruit preserve between layers.
  • Dust with confectioners sugar.
  • Yield:
  • 12 servings.