This baked Prune cake is a version of the steamed Kek Hati Pari. I used prune instead of raisins. The cake is moist and rich and the best cake I have ever eaten. A small amount of chocolate powder is added to give the cake darker. The prune alone can't make the whole cake black.
In this recipe, I used browning sugar or treacle, brown sugar, and chocolate powder to give the cake black color.
You can also choose to steam this cake. Steam for at least 4 hours.
When steaming, cover the top of the tin with aluminium foil to prevent water entering in. Always ensure to refill the water in the pot or wok so as to not become dry and burnt out.
Please give this recipe a try.
INGREDIENTS:
400 g prunes
135 g brown sugar
94 g fine sugar
250 g pure butter
5 eggs
250 g condensed milk
100 g Horlicks
399 g wheat flour
1 tsp bicarbonate soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
60 ml browning sugar
METHOD:
1. Use scissors to snip the prune to a smaller size, or use a knife to cut small.
2. Beat eggs, brown sugar, and fine sugar until fluffy.
3. Add in the butter. Continue beating again until creamy.
4. Add in condensed milk 1 tbsp at a time.
5. Then add in the horlicks. Continue beating well.
6. Mix prune, wheat flour, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda together well. Add the mixed flour and prune mixture into the wet batter. Use low speed to mix thoroughly. Use spatula to scrap the
the sides if needed.
7. Lastly, add in the browning sugar. Mix well again using low speed.
8. Pour into an 8" x 8" baking tray.
9. Bake in the preheated oven 180°C for 45 minutes or when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Only slice the cake when it has cooled down.
HAPPY TRYING!
