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Moist, sweet, and oh so comforting! This Prune Bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Prune Bread

There are two paintings I have hanging in my work space that remind me of autumn in the country with their golden hues of burnt sienna and ochre, framed in brushed gilt.

If I had to liken autumn in New York to a specific scene, it would be these paintings. I've always admired them and the warmth they bring to the space.

As the nights grow longer and cooler, and the mornings are now veiled in the shadows of the early hour, we begin to feel that seasonal shift. Yes, friends, fall is on its way and for some of us, it is already here.

Prune Bread

This Prune Bread has long been a favorite of mine. It is hearty and just sweet enough without being too heavy, making it perfect for breakfast with cream cheese and jam alongside a hot cup of coffee. It can also be served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and enjoy in the evening for dessert. Whichever way you prefer, I know you will love it!

When I recreated this recipe, I decided to add just a sprinkle of white chocolate and walnuts for added texture to the bits of sweet prunes. Finish it off with a generous sprinkle of raw sugar before baking for a simple sugar crust in the end.

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Prune Bread

Prune Bread

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 bundt cake 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups flour - sifted
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup prunes
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips - roughly chopped
  • Raw sugar for sprinkling
  • Butter for preparing a bundt pan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
  2. Place the prunes and the raisins in a small sauce pot with one cup of water and one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Let the prunes come to a slight simmer and turn the heat off. Leave in the pot and allow to cool down while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Combine the flour, white sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda and sift together into a large bowl.
  4. Add the chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips to the flour mixture and combine.
  5. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, eggs and cooking oil and combine well with a fork.
  6. Strain the prunes, reserving the water.
  7. Carefully, chop the prunes and raisins roughly with a sharp. Add the chopped prunes back into the reserved water and add to the flour mixture.
  8. Add the beaten eggs and brown sugar to the flour and prune mixture.
  9. Prepare a bundt pan with butter.
  10. Place the batter into the bundt pan and sprinkle the top with the raw sugar.
  11. Bake for 50 - 60 minutes or until the toothpick test comes back clean.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10 pieces of cake

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Prune Bread

This post has been updated September 2020. The original recipe was published May 2012.

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  1. Giulia says

    For some reason I cannot read the ingredient amounts which are too far over in the left margin! 😔 Perhaps you could email it to me?

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    • Living the Gourmet says

      So sorry you are having this issue! We had a few technical issues so it should be resolved. If you still have any issues viewing on desktop or mobile, please let me know!

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  2. Sandy says

    Tried this and it’s fabulous! Freezes well and very healthy.
    Definitely will make again.

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    • Living the Gourmet says

      Dear Sandy, so happy to hear this! Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to let me know. XO

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  3. Kathy says

    I made this bread. It turned out lovely. Very tasty. I have a lovely photo but I cannot figure out how to attach it.
    I will make this lovely bread part of my Christmas baking tradition for Christmas Breakfast. Delish with kahlua and coffee or just coffee or just kahlua! I did not do this but a friend suggested a kahlua glaze which would be out of this world.

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  4. Marta says

    That looks so dish. And easy to make. I bet its full of flavor.

    Reply